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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Antonelli complained about Russell's driving over the team radio but was told by Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff to stop "moaning".

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The executive has complained, at times, that he dislikes running a public company.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

On Reddit, some retail investors complained about not being allocated shares in the hot IPO.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Residents in the neighborhoods of data centers have also complained of incessant noise coming from their 24/7 operations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

“I want milk,” complained the old man, but unfortunately none of the cows was producing at the moment.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer