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complain of

VERB

damn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curse darn

STRONG

abuse anathematize attack ban banish blaspheme blast castigate censure confound convict criticize cuss doom excommunicate excoriate execrate expel flame imprecate jinx objurgate pan penalize proscribe punish revile sentence slam swear

WEAK

cast out cry down denunciate drat fulminate against inveigle against object to thunder against

Antonyms

STRONG

admit allow approve benefit compliment defend exonerate include laud permit praise protect reward welcome

WEAK

bless cherish commend elevate exalt favor glorify promote

VERB

suffer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deteriorate endure experience get go through hurt undergo

STRONG

ache agonize ail brave droop flag grieve languish pain sicken smart writhe

WEAK

be affected be at disadvantage be convulsed be impaired be racked be wounded fall off feel wretched have a bad time

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm please soothe surrender yield

STRONG

assuage help rise strengthen

WEAK

aid alleviate assist comfort disallow fight refuse reject relieve

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Chemicals is one of the most important sectors in Europe's biggest economy but key industry players complain of high energy costs, onerous EU regulations and fierce foreign competition.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Customers complain of language barriers and agents with inscrutable accents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Many leaseholders complain of unjustified service charges, which they have no control over and must pay for the management and maintenance of their building.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

A subset of Lyme patients go on to complain of arthritis-like joint pain, fatigue, and neurological issues for years afterward.

From Slate • Dec. 19, 2025

As to why a wife might complain of aches and pains?

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

complain of

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