complain
Meaning
- (intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
- (intransitive) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.
- To creak or squeak, as a timber or wheel.
Synonyms
cry over
always be grumbling
make a complaint
constantly complain
file a complaint
express discontent
lodge a complaint
moan and groan
show discontent
air one’s grievance
over-particular
pleasure talk to
pour out one’s grievance
to be fussy
repine at
tell one’s displeasure
carg
get on somebody’s case
protest about
complain about
beg for mercy
be sulky
find fault with
humble oneself
inform against
raise objections
read somebody the riot act
report on
talk to
be discontented
blame oneself
be grumpy
Translations
quejarse
klagen
klagen
lamentarsi
porter plainteFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/kəmˈpleɪn/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English complaynen, from Old French complaindre, from Medieval Latin complangere (“to bewail, complain”), from Latin com- (“together”) + plangere (“to strike, beat, as the breast in extreme grief, bewail”); see plain, plaint.
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