Whine
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Pro Tip 1/2
Expressing Discomfort
Used to describe sounds made by animals or humans when in discomfort or pain. The child whined after scraping his knee.
Pro Tip 2/2
Subtle Hint
'Whine' suggests a softer or less intense sound than a 'scream' or 'yell'. She whined softly in her sleep.