whine
/waɪn/
verb
- To make a long, high-pitched, complaining sound, often because of pain, annoyance, or unhappiness.
- The child whined that she wanted a toy from the store.
- The dog started to whine when it heard the thunder.
- Stop whining about the homework and just do it.
- To complain in a childish, annoying way.
- She's always whining that she has too much work.
- He whined about the cold coffee for ten minutes.
- Instead of whining, try to find a solution.
- To make a long, high-pitched sound, as of a machine or engine.
- The electric motor whined as it sped up.
- I could hear the whine of a distant chainsaw.
- The computer fan whined loudly when the processor got hot.
Antonyms
noun
- A long, high-pitched, complaining sound.
- I could hear the whine of the vacuum cleaner from upstairs.
- The puppy let out a soft whine at the door.
- Her voice had a constant whine that annoyed everyone.
- A childish or annoying complaint.
- I'm tired of listening to your whines about the weather.
- His constant whine about the food ruined dinner.
- She ignored his whine and continued working.