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complain

[kuhm-pleyn] / kəmˈpleɪn /
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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Agriculture sector representatives are due in Brussels for talks with the European Commission on April 13, as many complain the conflict risks plunging an already strained industry into a deeper crisis.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“They can complain that they aren’t getting help with an operation they decided on their own,” Macron said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The regulator's central compensation scheme allows people to complain and potentially receive compensation for mis-sold deals without the need for a lawyer or to go through the courts.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“How do we now figure out this transfer portal? Let’s not complain about it,” Close said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

His face was a crisscross of scratches, but he didn’t complain.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles