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to whine
01
to produce a high-pitched, unpleasant, screechy sound
Intransitive
Examples
While we were cooking, the kettle was whining as it heated up.
The car engine began to whine as it struggled up the steep hill.
02
to express one's discontent or dissatisfaction in an annoying manner
Intransitive
Examples
The child began to whine when he did n’t get his way at the store.
She tends to whine whenever she has to do chores around the house.
03
to complain about something while making crying noises
Intransitive: to whine about sth
Examples
She could n’t help but whine about the long wait at the doctor ’s office.
He would often whine about his homework instead of just getting it done.
04
to move or advance while making a high-pitched sound
Intransitive
Examples
The old cart whined as it was pushed across the rough ground.
The wind whined through the cracks in the windows during the storm.
Whine
01
a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
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