verb#2,874 by frequency
complain
/kəmˈpleɪn/
To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment; To state the presence of something negative; to indicate that one is suffering from something; to report a symptom
- he/she/it
- complains
- past participle
- complained
Meanings
- 1
To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment
Tom complained about the weather.
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Tom complained about the noise.
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- 2
To state the presence of something negative; to indicate that one is suffering from something; to report (e.g.) a symptom
- 3
To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge
- 4
To creak or squeak, as a timber or wheelrare