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whine vs complaint

complaint vs whine

whine and complaint both are nouns.

whine is a verb but complaint is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whine Yes No Yes No
complaint Yes No No No
As nouns, complaint is a hypernym of whine; that is, complaint is a word with a broader meaning than whine:
  • whine: a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way
  • complaint: an expression of grievance or resentment
whine (noun) complaint (noun)
a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way an expression of grievance or resentment
(formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow
(civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based
(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
whine (verb) complaint (verb)
complain whiningly
talk in a tearful manner
move with a whining sound
make a high-pitched, screeching noise
Difference between whine and complaint

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