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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"Even though he was suffering," Wong said, "he didn't complain nor was he afraid. He was at peace."

From BBC

It will also complain if you take your hands off the wheel while you let it steer.

From The Wall Street Journal

He complained the classes were too easy—he already knew most of the material—and the food options were subpar.

From The Wall Street Journal

Zach once complained that we weren’t a “real family” because we didn’t watch sitcoms together.

From The Wall Street Journal

We volunteered for one and then complained about the uniform.

From MarketWatch