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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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It also decided to move forward on two other peptides not listed in the complaint: kisspeptin and ibutamoren mesylate.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The lack of a timely handshake wasn’t Auriemma’s only complaint Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

She ended up wearing her hair in a visible bun as a compromise, the complaint states.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Due to the unresolved complaint from Chapman, made last October, Ingerson was denied the status of "approved candidate".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Their floe was soon dirty with blubber soot, dog droppings, sealskins, penguin heads, and other garbage, but the men all adjusted to a new set of standards without complaint.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong

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