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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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He complained as he filled up his rental at the LAX stand.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Drivers have complained that the near 50-50 split between internal combustion and electrical power this year and need for energy management has diminished the challenge in qualifying.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

His fellow Utah Republican and Mormon, Sen. John Curtis, also complained on X, noting “Latter-day Saints are among the most patriotic, service-oriented individuals in our country.”

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Last week Mr. Pelley showed up at a staff meeting and complained about the unexplained firing of the show’s executive producer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Everyone stared at the prince, who had so complained and proclaimed that he wanted to go home.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova