whine

verb/waɪn/

Frequency rank: #9,790 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

to make a long, high-pitched complaining sound or cry.

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Example sentence

The puppy began to whine when it was left alone in the room.

Synonyms & related words

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