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whine Definition and Meaning in English (whine definition)

verb
Synonyms:complaingrumblemoan
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Whine definition: To utter a long, high-pitched, mournful sound, often indicating distress, pain, or complaint.

Definitions of Whine

  1. 1verb

    To utter a long, high-pitched, mournful sound, often indicating distress, pain, or complaint.

  2. 2noun

    A prolonged, high-pitched sound or complaint, typically expressing discontent or distress.

Example Sentences

“The dog started to whine when it heard the thunder.”

“She always whines about her workload and never seems happy.”

“I'm tired of his constant whining about trivial matters.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensewhined
present participlewhining
agent nounwhiner
adjectivewhining

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Whine definition: To utter a long, high-pitched, mournful sound, often indicating distress, pain, or complaint.
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'Whine' translates to 'whine' in English. Whine definition: To utter a long, high-pitched, mournful sound, often indicating distress, pain, or complaint.
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