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formal complaint

NOUN
protest
Synonyms
STRONGEST
challenge demonstration dissent objection outcry question revolt riot turmoil
STRONG
bellyache blackball clamor declaration demur demurral difficulty flak grievance gripe grouse holler howl kick knock march moratorium nix protestation rally remonstrance remonstration stink tumult
WEAK
big stink
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agreement answer calm concurrence harmony peace
STRONG
calmness compliment flattery praise
WEAK
acceptance approval

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Anthony said he had submitted a formal complaint to the Welsh Ambulance Service and the Welsh government.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Richardson said he had many questions about the incident and that his office was filing a formal complaint with DHS seeking answers and accountability.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

The following year she made a formal complaint to police.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

Prabhakar alleges she received no formal complaint, hearing or explanation of which college policy she had violated.

From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026

We filed a formal complaint about our treatment, but it was ignored.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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