Definitions

complain

[kuhm-pleyn] / kəmˈpleɪn /

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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The president was more upbeat than he had been recently, said another person who spoke to him, though he complained about news coverage.

From The Wall Street Journal

If you've had a bad experience you might be tempted to avoid an awkward conversation at the restaurant and wait until you get home to complain.

From BBC

It wouldn’t normally be news that gamblers seemingly on the wrong side of a bet are complaining.

From MarketWatch

“In fact, 22x is where it was at the start of 2025 and most will not complain about last year’s performance,” he says.

From MarketWatch

She once had such a lush mane that her hairdressers complained about it.

From The Wall Street Journal

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