wheen

/wiːn/

Definitions

1. verb

to move with a whining or complaining sound, typically in protest or dissatisfaction

“The child wheened loudly when her mother refused to buy her a toy.”

2. verb

to emit a high-pitched, whining cry, typically in pain or distress

“The animal wheened in agony after being caught in a trap.”

3. verb

to whine or complain in a high-pitched voice

“She wheened about the unfairness of the situation.”

Synonyms

  • complain
  • whine

Antonyms

  • laud
  • praise