complain

Definition for complain

verb as in grumble about

Strongest matches

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

Strong matches

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 matches

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

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In the days leading up to her death, the 13-year-old complained to her mother about pain in her legs and stomach.

From BBC

One-sided matches at the Women's World Cup are part of the sport's journey and fans will never complain about "too many tries", according to the competition director.

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But Thaksin spent only hours in a jail cell before he complained of heart issues - and was later moved to a luxury wing of Thailand's Police General Hospital.

From BBC

Some in Labour pushing for a harder line on immigration occasionally complained that her deep knowledge of the issues involved made her public comments too nuanced to embody public dissatisfaction.

From BBC

South Korean companies have long complained that the visas legally required for their dispatched workers are too time-consuming and challenging to obtain.

From Los Angeles Times

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