complain

  • 31complain — verb a) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment. Joe was always complaining about the video game. b) To make a formal accusation or bring a …

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  • 32complain — com·plain kəm plān vi to speak of one s illness or symptoms <the patient visited the office complaining of weight loss> …

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  • 33complain — I (Roget s IV) v. 1. [To express an objection] Syn. remonstrate, grumble, whine, find fault, disapprove, accuse, deplore, criticize, denounce, dissent, cavil, charge, bring charges, report adversely on, reproach, oppose, contravene, whimper, nag …

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  • 34complain — com·plain || kÉ™m pleɪn v. find fault, express displeasure …

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  • 35complain of — v. express feelings of pain, express dissatisfaction of, express displeasure …

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  • 36complain to — find fault with, express pain or displeasure about …

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  • 37complain — v. n. Murmur, lament, bewail, grumble, croak, find fault, express pain, moan, groan …

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  • 38complain of — 1. Express a feeling or sensation of, express discomfort from. 2. Inform against, make or prefer charges against …

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  • 39complain — verb his dogs were always roaming until someone finally complained Syn: protest, grumble, whine, bleat, carp, cavil, grouse, make a fuss; object, speak out, criticize, find fault; informal kick up a fuss, raise a stink, bellyache, moan, snivel,… …

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  • 40complain — v grumble, growl, crab, gripe, fume, clamor, Inf. raise a fuss, Inf. yammer, Sl. grouse, Sl. grouch, Sl. kick, Sl. squawk, Sl. beef, Sl. bitch, Dial. holler; bewail, lament, moan, groan, kvetch, Sl. bellyache; criticize, censure, cavil, carp, nag …

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