WHINGES Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of whinge, British

as in whines

an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment that bloke always has some whinge about how women don't understand him

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verb

present tense third-person singular of whinge, British

as in complains

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely dutifully cares for his elderly mum, despite her tendency to whinge about everything

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Noun

The problems are drawing complaints from residents and pressure from Colorado lawmakers for a solution.

— Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
The film, shot in Livingston, Montana, prompted protests and public safety complaints earlier this month.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of complaints

Verb

Most of the time, Mark just flails, complains, and pouts like a giant baby, and Affleck’s twitchy, rapid-fire delivery can’t give the character any life or depth.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
China is demanding the US ease export bans on high-tech goods, like chipmaking gear; the US bitterly complains about Chinese overproduction and transhipment.

— Andy Browne, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of complains

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That dustup is typically followed by a defense in Puck’s media newsletter, the reflexively anti-rank-and-file outlet where some media bosses and spokespeople go to air grievances about their unruly staff.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
The unrest coincided with nationwide demonstrations in neighboring France against rising living costs and in support of high school students’ grievances.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

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Set the scene The Homestead screams quirky, artful, and vintage yet restored—capturing a whimsical, fairytale ambiance embellished with hints of Southern charm.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The issue, of course, stems from the sound of rider screams from the coaster drifting into the residential area.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

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