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Whine

usgb/waɪn/Volume
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Expressing DiscomfortPlay
Used to describe sounds made by animals or humans when in discomfort or pain. SlideThe child whined after scraping his knee.
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'Whine' suggests a softer or less intense sound than a 'scream' or 'yell'. SlideShe whined softly in her sleep.