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complain
[ kuhm-pleyn ]
verb (used without object)
- to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault:
He complained constantly about the noise in the corridor.
Antonyms:
- to tell of one's pains, ailments, etc.:
to complain of a backache.
- to make a formal accusation:
If you think you've been swindled, complain to the police.
complain
/ əˈɪ /
verb
- to express resentment, displeasure, etc, esp habitually; grumble
- foll by of to state the presence of pain, illness, etc, esp in the hope of sympathy
she complained of a headache
Derived Forms
- dzˈԾԲ, adverb
- dzˈԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- dz·a· adjective
- dz·İ noun
- dz·iԲ· adverb
- ܲcdz·Ա adjective
- ܲcdz·iԲ adjective
- undz·iԲ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of complain1
Idioms and Phrases
see can't complain .Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The demand comes as the State Bar petitions the court to adjust test scores for hundreds of prospective California lawyers who complained of multiple technical problems and irregularities during the February exams.
Shortly after Cusack's death, her family complained about "processes and conduct" at Sheffield United, including the conduct of former women's team manager Jonathan Morgan.
On the other side, privacy campaigners complain the new rules threaten users' freedom.
Marten had been due to start giving evidence on Tuesday but complained of a toothache and headache.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced on Wednesday that the government planned to review the customs treatment of low-value products entering the UK, after retailers complained they were being undercut by overseas rivals.
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