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In reply to the discussion: AOC has something to say about her older House colleagues [View all]Autumn
(45,094 posts)smearing a Democratic Congresswoman is not whining. Both are opinions.
whine
/(h)wīn/Submit
verb
gerund or present participle: whining
give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound.
"the dog whined and scratched at the back door"
complain in a feeble or petulant way.
"the waitress whined about the increased work"
synonyms: complaint [noun], complain [verb], grouse, grumble, murmur;
state
/stāt/Submit
verb
gerund or present participle: stating
1.
express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing.
"the report stated that more than 51 percent of voters failed to participate"
synonyms: express, voice, utter, put into words, declare, affirm, assert, announce, make known, put across/over, communicate, air, reveal, disclose, divulge, proclaim, present, expound; More
2.
MUSIC
present or introduce (a theme or melody) in a composition.