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

Stars like CM Punk and Ray Fenix have complained loudly about the way the promotion handles wrestler health.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

In recent years, homeowners, developers and businesses have complained that navigating the Planning Department can be complicating and confusing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Botswana has more than 130,000 elephants and communities living alongside them have long complained about animals destroying crops, damaging property and sometimes killing people.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Teams have consistently complained that buses do not come and leave when they should, or do not turn up at all.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

Dr. Johnson was mocking Americans who wanted it both ways—they complained about taxes they considered unjust, but at the same time, many of them owned or traded slaves.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis