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statement of disagreement, discontent n.
illness, affliction n.

NOUN

statement of disagreement, discontent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accusation charge criticism grievance gripe objection protest trouble

STRONG

CC annoyance beef cavil clamor dissatisfaction expostulation grouse grumble guff jeremiad kick lament moan plaint protestation rap remonstrance remonstration representation reproach rumble squawk stink wail whine

WEAK

fault-finding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

acceptance approval compliment exculpation flattery praise

STRONG

happiness pleasure silence

WEAK

applause commendation contentedness health recommendation sanction

NOUN

illness, affliction

Synonyms

STRONG

affection ailment condition disease disorder ill indisposition infirmity malady sickness syndrome upset

Antonyms

STRONG

good health happiness health

WEAK

applause approval commendation contentedness praise recommendation sanction

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complaints

The EEOC’s 2025 investigation into complaints of antisemitism at Columbia University ended in a $21 million settlement, the largest of its kind in almost 20 years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

Only actual enforcement, responding to actual complaints, has done that.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

In a late submission to the probe, launched in the wake of a series of patient deaths, Bradnam said there had been no "formal responses" to his complaints.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

In the weeks since the fire burned and cleanup began, Lineage has been slowly and consistently racking up fines tied to poor air quality and complaints from the community.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

A final garbled burst of complaints issued from the dark hole, and then the creature was gone.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull