complained

VERB

grumble about

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accuse criticize denounce disagree fret gripe grumble lament moan object oppose protest

STRONG

ascribe attack beef bellyache bemoan bewail bitch carp cavil charge contravene defy demur deplore deprecate differ disapprove dissent expostulate fuss gainsay grieve groan grouse growl impute indict lay nag refute remonstrate repine reproach snivel wail whimper whine yammer

WEAK

find fault kick up a fuss look askance make a fuss sound off take exception to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accept agree aid approve compliment concur consent help laud please praise soothe

STRONG

assent be happy defend delight endorse exonerate give in gloat go along protect ratify retreat sanction support surrender

WEAK

applaud be content commend recommend

Example Sentences

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complained

Every user I knew complained it was inconsistent, illogical, cluttered, had clunky navigation and ignored accessibility standards.

From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026

After a game against the Colorado Rockies last week, he complained of a neck problem and was placed on the injured list.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

Trump has complained about the tent being set up “more than a football field away from the main entrance” of the White House and guests—especially women in high heels—having to walk on the grass.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026

Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered authorities on Tuesday to move jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to hospital for medical checks, after the popular politician's lawyers complained about his poor health.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

Eisman had invited the bullish-on-subprime Bear Stearns analyst Gyan Sinha to his office and grilled him so mercilessly that a Bear Stearns salesman had called afterward and complained.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis