Word COMPLAIN: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

complain

🇺🇸 [kəmˈpleɪn]

Meanings

To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something. Complaining often involves highlighting a problem or inconvenience, and it can be done verbally or in writing. People complain when they are unhappy with a situation or outcome.

Examples

• She complained about the noisy neighbors next door.
• I have to complain to the manager about the poor service I received.
• He tends to complain when things don’t go his way.

Synonyms

grumble • protest • moan

Antonyms

praise • appreciate • commend