English / word

whine

verb B2

MEANING IN ENGLISH

to complain in a feeble, petulant, or annoying manner; to make a long, high-pitched complaining cry

In context

The child whined about having to go to bed early.

Synonyms

complain,grumble,whimper

Antonyms

praise,accept,agree

Collocations

whine about,whine constantly,stop whining

Past: whined · Past participle: whined · -ing: whining