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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A former Nike manager in China complained that staffers could sometimes be hard to locate in person because of the company’s hybrid work policies, which were dialed back in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

In 1996, he complained to The New York Times that "all the money is in the hands of these few rich people, and none of them give any away."

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Green complained a month later Ong's behaviour was "putting everyone under stress, and having an impact on their wellbeing", and Ong was suspended.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Companies that use or manufacture ethylene oxide and their representatives complained to the EPA and questioned the science that cost them so dearly.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

In her letters home, she complained about the work, the food, and the mice.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti