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Definition of Complain
1. Verb. Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness. "They complain that there was a traffic accident "; "She has a lot to kick about"
Exact synonyms: Kick, Kvetch, Plain, Quetch, Sound Off
Specialized synonyms: Hen-peck, Nag, Peck, Backbite, Bitch, Grizzle, Whine, Yammer, Yawp, Croak, Gnarl, Grumble, Murmur, Mutter, Grouch, Grumble, Scold, Protest, Repine, Beef, Bellyache, Bitch, Crab, Gripe, Grouse, Holler, Squawk, Inveigh, Rail, Bemoan, Bewail, Deplore, Lament, Report, Bleat
Antonyms: Cheer
Derivative terms: Complainer, Complaint, Kick
Specialized synonyms: Hen-peck, Nag, Peck, Backbite, Bitch, Grizzle, Whine, Yammer, Yawp, Croak, Gnarl, Grumble, Murmur, Mutter, Grouch, Grumble, Scold, Protest, Repine, Beef, Bellyache, Bitch, Crab, Gripe, Grouse, Holler, Squawk, Inveigh, Rail, Bemoan, Bewail, Deplore, Lament, Report, Bleat
Antonyms: Cheer
Derivative terms: Complainer, Complaint, Kick
2. Verb. Make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge. "The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client"
Definition of Complain
1. v. i. To give utterance to expression of grief, pain, censure, regret. etc.; to lament; to murmur; to find fault; -- commonly used with of. Also, to creak or squeak, as a timber or wheel.
2. v. t. To lament; to bewail.
Definition of Complain
1. Verb. (intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment. ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Complain
1. to express discontent [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Complain
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