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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Many buyers “do not have a full understanding of the home-buying and lending process,” lawyers wrote in their complaint.

From MarketWatch

Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards Daniel Greenberg said a formal inquiry was opened on 11 December after a complaint was received.

From BBC

According to the complaint, neither man was affiliated with drug cartels and they were simply hitching a ride back to Trinidad from Venezuela, where they had been engaged in fishing and farm work.

From Barron's

He also faced a Securities and Exchange complaint in 2024 for allegedly using almost $27 million in company cash for personal expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even before the most recent incidents, Guardiola had at least some grounds for complaint.

From BBC

complaint

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