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complaint

[kuhm-pleynt] / kəmˈpleɪnt /
NOUN
statement of disagreement, discontent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accusation charge criticism grievance gripe objection protest trouble
STRONG
CC annoyance beef cavil clamor dissatisfaction expostulation grouse grumble guff jeremiad kick lament moan plaint protestation rap remonstrance remonstration representation reproach rumble squawk stink wail whine
WEAK
fault-finding
Antonyms
STRONGEST
acceptance approval compliment exculpation flattery praise
STRONG
happiness pleasure silence
WEAK
applause commendation contentedness health recommendation sanction
NOUN
illness, affliction
Synonyms
STRONG
affection ailment condition disease disorder ill indisposition infirmity malady sickness syndrome upset
Antonyms
STRONG
good health happiness health
WEAK
applause approval commendation contentedness praise recommendation sanction

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In his complaint to the Parliamentary standards commissioner, Eccleshall said he believed Witherden's request had put Betsi Cadwaladr health board in an "unenviable position" .

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

“Many individuals who were involved have long since passed away, while others have been hard to identify,” states Maurice Shakur in the complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

The two private-equity firms aren’t named in the complaint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Musk’s complaint accuses Altman of unjust enrichment and breaching a charitable trust.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Let’s remember our duty and perform it without complaint.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

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