complain

/kəm'plein/
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complain

The customer complained about the cold food to the restaurant manager.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or unhappiness: To state that one is unhappy, displeased, or suffering from something.
    • To make a formal accusation or statement of grievance: To formally state a charge or bring a matter to the attention of an authority.
Examples of Usage
  • Verb:
    • She called to complain about the poor service at the restaurant.
    • He constantly complains about his noisy neighbors.
    • The patient complained of severe chest pain.
    • The residents plan to complain to the city council about the new construction.
Advanced Usage
  • "to complain of something": To state that one is suffering from a particular symptom or problem.
    • He complained of dizziness and nausea.
  • "to complain to someone (about/against something)": To express a grievance to a person in authority.
    • You should complain to the manager about the error on your bill.
Variants and Related Words
  • Complaint (n): A statement that something is unsatisfactory or a cause for grievance; a formal accusation.
    • She filed a formal complaint with the company.
  • Complainant (n): A person who makes a formal complaint in a legal context.
    • The complainant testified in court.
Synonyms
  • Grumble: To complain in a bad-tempered or quiet way.
  • Protest: To express an objection to something.
  • Lodge a complaint: To make a formal complaint.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Complain about: To express dissatisfaction regarding a specific thing or person.
    • Tourists often complain about the high prices.
  • Complain to: To direct one's complaint to a specific person or authority.
    • If the product is faulty, you must complain to the manufacturer.
Related Idioms
  • Nothing to complain about: Used to say a situation is satisfactory.
    • The hotel was clean and comfortable, so I have nothing to complain about.
  • Complain bitterly: To complain with strong feelings of anger or resentment.
    • The employees complained bitterly about the sudden pay cut.
complain

The customer complained about the cold food to the restaurant manager.

Verb
  1. make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge
    • The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client
  2. express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
    • My mother complains all day
    • She has a lot to kick about

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