dreinen

Definitions of dreinen
  1. verb
    cry or whine with snuffling
    synonyms: drenzen, jengelen, simmen, simpen
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    blèren, huilen, janken, krijten, schreeuwen, schreien, tranen, wenen
    shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
  2. verb
    talk in a tearful manner
    synonyms: drenzen, dwingen, grienen, jengelen, piepen, simmen, simpen, sniffen, snotteren, temen
    brommen, grommen, kermen, klagen, knorren, mopperen
    complain whiningly
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    kletsen, praten, reppen, spreken
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