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

Example Sentences

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My father complained regularly that he was living off them while spending freely.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026

Last May, operations director Kyle Maki complained in a company chat about missing wages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

Soon after the quakes, many Venezuelans complained they were left alone to dig for families in the ruins and criticized the government's response until international teams arrived.

From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026

Authorities have imposed a ban on demonstrations in Ankara until 10 July and independent Turkish media outlets have complained of being denied accreditation to the summit.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

The Babushkawoos fussed and complained, and Boris went so far as yelling, “Art is dumb,” whereupon Penelope gave him a look that could have thawed Siberia.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood