yammered
Went on incessantly
Yammered is the past tense of yammer, meaning to whine, complain, or talk at length in a tedious or annoying way.
The word suggests persistent, often loud chatter that grates on the listener: She yammered on about her problems for an hour.
The kids yammered until I gave in.
Spoke in monotone
- babbledSpoke rapidly, incoherently
- prattledTalked idly at length
- blatheredTalked at length, nonsensically
- rambledSpoke aimlessly, at length
jabbered · chattered · gabbed · went on · nattered · prated · blabbered · gibbered
Complained in shrill tone
- grumbledComplained in low tones
- moanedEmitted a low wail
- gripedExpressed petty complaints
- naggedComplained repeatedly at someone
fussed · carped · bellyached · groused · kvetched · protested · objected · lamented
Spoke very loudly
- holleredShouted with force
- bellowedShouted in deep tones
- clamoredDemanded noisily
- screechedMade harsh, high sound
shrieked · squawked · brayed · caterwauled · wailed · howled · blustered · ranted
Crossed bars or harsh
- irritatingCausing mild frustration
- pesteringPersistent unwanted attention
- wheedlingPersuading through flattery
- badgeringPersistent harassment or nagging
hectoring · harping · hounding · dinning · carping · needling · aggravating · exasperating
droned
Spoke in monotone
- babbledSpoke rapidly, incoherently
- prattledTalked idly at length
- blatheredTalked at length, nonsensically
rambled · jabbered · chattered · gabbed · went on · nattered · prated · blabbered · gibbered · ran on
whined
Complained in shrill tone
nagged · fussed · carped · bellyached · groused · kvetched · protested · objected · lamented · bemoaned
shouted
Spoke very loudly
screeched · shrieked · squawked · brayed · caterwauled · wailed · howled · blustered · ranted · raved
grating
Crossed bars or harsh
- irritatingCausing mild frustration
- pesteringPersistent unwanted attention
- wheedlingPersuading through flattery
badgering · hectoring · harping · hounding · dinning · carping · needling · aggravating · exasperating · vexing
yammeredfell silent
said nothing · kept quiet · clammed up · shut up · listened
- yammer onSpeak tediously at length