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

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complained

Brokerages and trading firms have complained that they must pay for pricing data from all of those exchanges, even small ones, to comply with the rule.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

Some clients complained that even if Microsoft reached out, the messages rarely made sense.

From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026

The central London vigil was organised by the group Stand Up to Racism, and several speakers paying tribute to Arday complained about his treatment by the media.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

They also complained that the settlement was negotiated in secret among the park service, environmental groups and ranch families.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

“This is a film that is supposed to be about my kidnapping, not about Saemi,” he complained.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady