Whine

Verb (used without object)

to utter a low, usually nasal, complaining cry or sound, as from uneasiness, discontent, peevishness, etc.

The puppies were whining from hunger.

to snivel or complain in a peevish, self-pitying way

He is always whining about his problems.

Verb (used with object)

to utter with or as if with a whine

I whined my litany of complaints.

Noun

a whining utterance, sound, or tone.

a feeble, peevish complaint.

Antonyms

noun

happiness , pleasure

Synonyms

noun

gripe , grouse , grumble , moan , plaintive cry , sob , wail , whimper

verb

bellyache , carp , drone , fuss , gripe , grouse , grumble , howl , kick , mewl , moan , murmur , pule , repine , snivel , sob , wail , whimper , yowl , grouch , grump , complain , fret , yammer