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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Flick said "everyone saw" what happened and it was a "clear" foul, but he would not complain about it too much because Barca had a lot to improve on themselves.

From Barron's

Executives complain that the rule encourages the promotion of agendas contrary to the corporation’s best interests.

From The Wall Street Journal

But locals complain that short-term tourist accommodation has driven up housing prices and dried up supply.

From Barron's

The teams were up in arms and complained.

From BBC

The residents initially complained about the intruders "causing damage and leaving rubbish in communal areas".

From BBC

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