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whine

The word “whine” has 1 syllable: whine

It's pronounced as /waɪn/

What is synonym and antonym for whine?

In the thesaurus, “whine” has 68 synonyms and 23 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for whine along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for whine

Antonyms for whine

Meanings of whine

  • noun
    1. A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound.
    2. A complaint or criticism.
  • verb
    1. To utter a high-pitched cry.
    2. To make a sound resembling such a cry.
    3. To complain or protest with a whine or as if with a whine.
    4. To move with a whining sound.
    5. To utter with the sound of a whine.

Example Sentences

  • The dog began to whine when it heard the thunder.
  • He tends to whine whenever things do not go his way.
  • A soft whine came from the old machine.
  • The child started to whine about being tired during the trip.
  • She ignored the constant whine of the broken fan.

On this page you'll find 91 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to whine, such as: accept, acclaim, applaud, applause, approval, bear, beef.

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