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| baby |
When you call someone a baby, it means you think that they are acting like a baby. It means you think they cry or complain a lot, or they get scared or upset about little things. [1/3 definitions] |
| complain |
When you complain, you say that you are not happy about something or that there is something wrong. If you are upset about something, you might complain about it to someone. |
| fuss |
to complain about things that are not important. [1/3 definitions] |
| grouch |
to complain; grumble. [1/2 definitions] |
| grumble |
to complain in a low voice. [1/4 definitions] |
| moan |
to express unhappiness; complain. [1/3 definitions] |
| patience |
When you have patience, it means you stay calm and don't complain when something is difficult for you. [1/2 definitions] |
| patient |
When you are patient, you stay calm and don't complain when something is difficult for you. [1/3 definitions] |
| quarrel |
to find fault; complain. [1/3 definitions] |
| trouble |
Trouble is extra work or effort, or it is something that causes extra work or effort. When something is trouble, people often complain about it or feel that they shouldn't have to do it. When people say that something is "no trouble," it often means that they don't mind doing it even though it might be extra work. [1/8 definitions] |
| whine |
to complain or protest in a manner that is annoying. [1/4 definitions] |
| willing |
If you are a willing worker, it means that it's OK with you to be a worker. You don't mind being a worker and you don't complain. [1/2 definitions] |
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