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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

Example Sentences

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The state investigator also requested the X-ray tests that deputies had used to wrongly determine that the two grenades were inert, according to the complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach sued the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office in 2024 over refusals to comply with a whistleblower complaint subpoena.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

But he was dropped on Monday due to an unresolved complaint against him.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

This is despite there also being an outstanding complaint against her.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“Your complaint is duly noted,” said Xenocrates, but Scythe Rand was not done.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.