complain

Meanings

• Verb

  Expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance with a situation, person, or thing.

  - "She complained about the long wait at the doctor's office."
  - "He complained to the manager about the poor service."
  - "They complained to the school board about the new policy."

• Verb

  Make a formal statement of a problem or grievance.

  - "The employees complained to the union about their working conditions."
  - "The tenants complained to the landlord about the leaking roof."
  - "The customers complained to the company about the faulty product."

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Pronunciation

1. /kəmˈpleɪn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

beef , bitch , gripe , grouse , grumble , grump , kvetch , moan , whine , whinge

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with complain
rain , chaine , vain , pain , gain , pane

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Complain (en) : Expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance.
   

2. Complain (en) : Make a formal statement of a problem or grievance.
   

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Homophones

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1. complainant (en) : A person who makes a complaint or brings an action for redress or relief.
   

2. complaintant (en) : Expressing or showing dissatisfaction or annoyance.
   

3. complaint (en) : A statement expressing dissatisfaction or a formal allegation of wrongdoing.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of complain that leads to same result
complain , complained , complainer , complainers , complaining , complainingly , complains , can't complain

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Forms

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Complain about: to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about a particular thing or situation., Complain to: to make a formal statement of a problem or grievance to a person or organization., Complaint: a statement expressing dissatisfaction or a formal allegation of wrongdoing., Complainant: a person who makes a complaint or brings an action for redress or relief.

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Etymology

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Middle English (denoting a complaint made to a court): from Old French plaindre ‘make an accusation, complain of’, from plainer ‘accuse, reproach’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'complain' is derived from the Old French word 'plainer', which means 'to accuse or reproach'.

2. In medieval Europe, a 'complainte' was a type of lyric poem that expressed sorrow, regret, or complaint. It was often set to music and sung as a solo or duet.

3. In psychology, complaining is considered a normal and healthy way to express dissatisfaction or frustration. However, excessive complaining can be a sign of depression or other mental health issues.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dissatisfaction: A feeling of being unhappy or unsatisfied with a situation, person, or thing.

2. Grievance: A complaint or expression of dissatisfaction, especially one that requires or leads to formal action.

3. Frustration: A feeling of being annoyed, hindered, or obstructed, especially when one is unable to achieve their goals or desires.

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Culture

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The word 'complain' has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression to convey feelings of dissatisfaction, frustration, and anger. For example, in Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet', the character Hamlet expresses his complaint about his uncle's hasty marriage to his mother. In music, there are numerous songs about complaining, such as 'Complainte' by Edith Piaf and 'Complain (Sittin' Down)' by Ludacris.

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