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

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Law's solicitors later complained that it was wrong to suggest he had accepted the settlement, and the Daily Mail published an apology.

From BBC

Many leaseholders complain of unjustified service charges, which they have no control over and must pay for the management and maintenance of their building.

From BBC

The launch of a limited edition Pikachu plush saw huge queues at Pokémon Centre stores in Japan, and fans have long complained of scalpers targeting these events in an attempt to turn a profit.

From BBC

In recent years, Target has struggled to boost sales as shoppers complained of messy stores, high prices and less exciting products.

From The Wall Street Journal

One trader took to X to complain about the technicalities surrounding this market.

From MarketWatch

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