complaints

Meanings

• noun

  An expression of dissatisfaction or frustration about a situation or treatment.

  - "She made a complaint about the poor service at the restaurant."
  - "The company received a large number of complaints about its new product."

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Pronunciation

1. /kəmˈpleɪnts/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

(criminal) charges , (penal) charge , complaint of an offence/offense , criminal complaint , criminal information , informing the police/authorities , notification of the police/authorities , reporting an offence/offense to the police/authorities

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with complaints
plains , chains , rains , gains

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Variants

List of all variants of complaints that leads to same result
complaint , complaints , counter-complaint , counter-complaints , countercomplaint , countercomplaints

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French 'plaignier' meaning 'to cry out, lament, or complain'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the longest complaint letter ever written is over 11,000 words long?

2. In Japan, there is a tradition called 'Kuuki-yose' where people go to 'complain rooms' to vent their frustrations anonymously.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. feedback: Complaints can be considered a form of feedback, providing valuable information for improvement.

2. customer service: Complaints are an essential part of customer service, allowing businesses to address issues and maintain customer satisfaction.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Complaints have been a common theme in literature, music, and art, often used to express frustration, anger, or social issues. In Shakespeare's play 'Othello', the character Iago manipulates Othello's jealousy with false complaints.

How to Memorize "complaints"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person expressing frustration and making a complaint. Imagine the situation, the tone of voice, and the body language.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'complaints' with the feeling of dissatisfaction or frustration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Are Loud Meowers' (C-omplaints A-re L-oud M-eow-ers) to remember the word.

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