VDict - Definition of complain

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complain

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Verb

make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge
- The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
- My mother complains all day
- She has a lot to kick about

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Synonyms:
kick plain sound off quetch kvetch
Antonyms:
cheer cheer up chirk up

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "complain":
champlain complin compline complain
Words contain "complain":
complain complainant complainer complaining complainingly complaint complaintive uncomplaining uncomplainingly
Words contain "complain" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
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