complaints

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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complaints

The OIC would review and act on complaints made against members of the court.

From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2026

The firm said it was below target when it came to customer complaints, which jumped by 77% in a year, with bill complaints making up over three quarters of the total.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

Future hikes are anticipated, and with Xbox moving out of the picture, their efforts to monopolize the market seem likely to be rewarded and they’ll simply weather the complaints.

From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026

Eight of those have led to officers filing complaints against the company, White said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

We’re greeted by the grunts and complaints of distressed dromedaries.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen