Whine — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈ(h)wīn/

Meaning & Definition of Whine

Whine (verb)

  1. to utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
  2. to make a sound similar to such a cry
  3. to complain with or as if with a whine

Whine (noun)

  1. a prolonged high-pitched cry usually expressive of distress or pain
  2. a sound resembling such a cry
  3. a complaint uttered with or as if with a whine

Whine (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment

    "the perennial whine that movies aren't as good as they used to be"

    similar: beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, gripe, grouch, grouse, grumble, holler, kvetch, lament, miserere, moan, murmur, plaint, squawk, wail, whimper, whinge (British), yammer
    related: challenge, demur, expostulation, kick, niggle (chiefly British), objection, protest, quibble, remonstrance, stink
    near: commendation, compliment, plaudit, acclaim, applause, praise, approval, endorsement, sanction

Whine (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

    "for the whole of our vacation, the kids whined on and on about the weather"

    similar: beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, maunder (chiefly British), moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whinge (British), yammer, yawp, yowl, kick up a fuss
    related: object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament
    opposite: crow, delight, rejoice
    near: accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Whine

The most common words with a similar meaning to Whine:

British: whinge
Chiefly British: maunder
beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, gripe, grouch, grouse, grumble, holler, kvetch, lament, miserere, moan, murmur, plaint, squawk, wail, whimper, yammer, bellyache, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, grizzle, growl, grump, inveigh, keen, kick, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squeal, yawp, yowl

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Whine

Words with the opposite meaning of Whine:

crow, delight, rejoice

Related Words for Whine

challenge, demur, expostulation, niggle, objection, protest, quibble, remonstrance, stink, object (to), quarrel (with), cavil, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore

Near Antonyms of Whine

commendation, compliment, plaudit, acclaim, applause, praise, approval, endorsement, sanction, accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Word Forms of Whine

Inflections: whined, whining

Derived words: whiner (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Whine

Middle English, from Old English hwīnan to whiz; akin to Old Norse hvīna to whiz

First known use: 13th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Whine

What does "Whine" mean?

"Whine" means to utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Whine"?

Other words for "Whine" include beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance and gripe. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Whine" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Whine"?

There are 64 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Whine". Common alternatives include beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, gripe, grouch and grouse.

What is the opposite of "Whine"?

Antonyms of "Whine" include crow, delight and rejoice. Near antonyms include commendation, compliment, plaudit and acclaim.

How do you use "Whine" in a sentence?

Examples of "Whine" in a sentence: "the perennial whine that movies aren't as good as they used to be"; "for the whole of our vacation, the kids whined on and on about the weather".

Is "Whine" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Whine" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Whine"?

"Whine" is pronounced /ˈ(h)wīn/.

What is the origin of the word "Whine"?

"Whine" comes from Middle English, from Old English hwīnan to whiz; akin to Old Norse hvīna to whiz. First known use: 13th centuryi.