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

Example Sentences

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Ken Ostrand said they cut back in early 2025 after complaints, local press reported, but continued feeding two injured birds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Given all the legitimate political concerns swirling around this World Cup, and the inevitable fan complaints, it isn’t surprising that “visitors in America” has become social media’s song of the summer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

The argument wasn’t anything new, and it certainly wasn’t influenced by plateauing sales or consumer complaints.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

Authorities in New York, New Jersey, California and in the EU began looking at complaints about ticketing strategies.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

My family hurled more complaints across the table like we were playing a really angry game of verbal dodgeball.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya