Whining

noun, verb

noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1
gerund of whine form-of, gerund
"Stop your whining!"

Verb

1
present participle and gerund of whine form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

acute argute bawling beef beefing beg

Antonyms

accept acceptance acquiescence assurance

Example

"The jet made a whining sound as it soared overhead."

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