complains
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Verb
complains, 3rd person singular present; complaining, present participle; complained, past participle; complained, past tense;
/kəmˈplān/,
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complains, 3rd person singular present; complaining, present participle; complained, past participle; complained, past tense;
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Express dissatisfaction or annoyance about a state of affairs or an event
- - local authorities complained that they lacked sufficient resources
- - “You never listen to me,” Larry complained
- - we all complained bitterly about the food
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State that one is suffering from (a pain or other symptom of illness)
- - her husband began to complain of headaches
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State a grievance
- - they complained to the French government
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Make a mournful sound
- - let the warbling flute complain
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(of a structure or mechanism) Groan or creak under strain
Web Definitions:
- A complaint, in legal terminology, is a formal legal document that sets out the facts and legal reasons (see: cause of action) that the filing party (the plaintiffs) believes are sufficient to support a claim against another person, persons, entity or entities (the defendants) that entitles the ...