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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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The sad New York mortician, with a curse, Complained his auto’s knocks “do not sound good.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2018

Complained to the tour operator who promised to do something and then disappeared.

From The Guardian • Dec. 30, 2016

Complained Crowther: “Hitchcock, an old hand at frightening people, comes at you with a club in this frankly intended bloodcurdler.”

From Slate • Nov. 1, 2015

According to Twitter, here are some things Kanye West has done in the past two days: • Flown on a private jet • Complained that the private jet he flew on was too small.

From Time • Jul. 30, 2010

Complained to the Officer of the day, who reported the matter to the Captain.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, May 2, 1891 by Various