whine
verb (used without object)
to utter a low, usually nasal, complaining cry or sound, as from uneasiness, discontent, peevishness, etc..
whined
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past participleof whine.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof whine.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
whineverb (used without object)to utter a low, usually nasal, complaining cry or sound, as from uneasiness, discontent, peevishness, etc..
Example Sentences
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“Everything she says in her post about me can be shown to be demonstrably false with a simple search,” Musk whined in one reply.
From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2025
"I’ve never done anything harmful," Musk whined, alleging he's the victim of a shadowy conspiracy of "larger forces at work."
From Salon ● Mar. 20, 2025
"Mom, don't write a letter like that to your son!" he whined straight into the camera.
From Salon ● Dec. 6, 2024
The craft beeped awake, arched its hawklike shoulders, and whined off into the valley.
From New York Times ● Nov. 23, 2024
Freebie whined and shook, spraying Reggie with water.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
