complain - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'complain' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Complain

[ v. i.]

- To give utterance to expression of grief, pain, censure, regret. etc.; to lament; to murmur; to find fault; -- commonly used with of. Also, to creak or squeak, as a timber or wheel.
- To make a formal accusation; to make a charge.

2 . Complain

[ v. t.]

- To lament; to bewail.

Meaning of 'complain' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . complain

[ v]

Meaning (1):
- express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

Example in sentence:

My mother complains all day;
She has a lot to kick about

Meaning (2):
- make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge

Example in sentence:

The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client

Nearby Words:

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Complaining in the context of compliance, expressing discontent, dissatisfaction, resentment, or regret as a means of exerting social

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