complained

VERB

grumble about

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accuse criticize denounce disagree fret gripe grumble lament moan object oppose protest

STRONG

ascribe attack beef bellyache bemoan bewail bitch carp cavil charge contravene defy demur deplore deprecate differ disapprove dissent expostulate fuss gainsay grieve groan grouse growl impute indict lay nag refute remonstrate repine reproach snivel wail whimper whine yammer

WEAK

find fault kick up a fuss look askance make a fuss sound off take exception to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accept agree aid approve compliment concur consent help laud please praise soothe

STRONG

assent be happy defend delight endorse exonerate give in gloat go along protect ratify retreat sanction support surrender

WEAK

applaud be content commend recommend

Example Sentences

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complained

L.A. residents have for years complained that navigating the Planning Department to build or open businesses is complicated and confusing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

Trump, who complained of losing his voice earlier this week, had lashed out on Thursday when he was asked if he was scrapping the Kansas trip because he was "sick of traveling."

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

With all of these changes, borrowers have complained that they have struggled to obtain basic information about their loans and to get paperwork processed in a timely fashion.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

McDonald’s franchisees have complained about “tough meat” and other issues with new hand-breaded chicken, an analyst said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

I complained, my words coming out in breathy puffs in the cold night.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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