Whining

Synonyms of whining

• complaining
• moaning
• whinging

Antonyms of whining

• praising
• applauding
• celebrating

Collocations of whining

incessant whining

Frequency: 80 %

The incessant whining of the child drove the parents crazy.

constant whining

Frequency: 70 %

Her constant whining about the workload was starting to annoy her colleagues.

endless whining

Frequency: 60 %

I couldn't take his endless whining about the weather anymore.

annoying whining

Frequency: 50 %

Her annoying whining made it difficult to concentrate on work.

childish whining

Frequency: 45 %

His childish whining whenever he didn't get his way was embarrassing.

Idiomatic Expressions for whining

• Phrase: whining and dining
  Meaning: a play on the phrase 'wine and dine', referring to someone who complains or whines a lot, especially when being treated to a meal or entertainment
  Usage: I can't stand going out with him anymore, it's always whining and dining.