Word Finder - complain

definition

To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

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Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours.

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To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.

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They've complained about me to the police again.

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To creak or squeak, as a timber or wheel.

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the complaining bed-springs

I have nothing to complain of.

The Germans complain that in many cases the government acted very unfairly to them.

Buddy, I wouldn't complain about that.

They will simply complain about the tax rates and keep on working.

Tromp had to complain of the conduct of several of his captains.

She had done nothing but cry, complain and faint since this ordeal had begun.

He immediately began to complain to Hyde, earl of Clarendon, of the poverty of the see, and based claims for a better benefice on a certain secret service, which he explained on the 20th of January 1661 to be the sole invention of the Eikon Basilike, The Pourtraicture of his sacred Majestic in his Solitudes and Sufferings put forth within a few hours after the execution of Charles I.

This being so, he could hardly complain when on returning he found that his official position in Madame de Warens's household had been taken by a person named Vintzenried.

But he was 10th to execute judgments upon English Puritans, and modern high churchmen complain of his infirmity of purpose, his opportunism and his failure to give Parker adequate assistance in rebuilding the shattered fabric of the English Church.

He assures us that his tutor did not complain of any inaptitude on the pupil's part, and that the pupil was as happily unconscious of any on his own; but here he broke off.

She didn't complain, but he felt her disappointment.

The modern Wagnerian conductor is apt to complain that Beethoven, in his four-bar phrase, drowns a melody which lies in the weakest register of the clarinet by a crowd of superfluous notes in oboes, horns and flutes.

The frauds and adulterations were probably due in part to the apothecaries, for Dr Merrit, a collegiate physician of London, stated that " such chymists which sell preparations honestly made complain that few apothecaries will go to the price of them."

He took other men's labour as his due, and impressed their words, of which he had suggested the underlying ideas, with the stamp of his own individuality; his collaborators themselves did not complain - they were but too glad to be of help in the great work of controlling and forwarding the French Revolution through its greatest thinker and orator.

But whatever cause she might have found since marriage to complain of his rigorous custody and domineering brutality was insufficient to break the ties by which he held her.

Not that she had any right to complain.

What right did he have to complain?

You've not spent even a moment with her, and you complain of her behavior?

The king of Prussia had some reason to complain of the sudden desertion of his ally, but there is no evidence whatever to substantiate his accusation that Bute had endeavoured to divert the tsar later from his alliance with Prussia, or that he had treacherously in his negotiations with Vienna held out to that court hopes of territorial compensation in Silesia as the price of the abandonment of France; while the charge brought against Bute in 1765 of having taken bribes to conclude the peace, subsequently after investigation pronounced frivolous by parliament, may safely be ignored.

What then should I say, if I dared complain, I who am deprived of all who are dear to me?

Not that Rachel had any reason to complain.

For the latter they have nothing but condemnation, but the former they acknowledge as part of the divine order of the state, while the y complain that the priests have prostituted their office for lucre.

With this exception, the citizens of Medina had nothing to complain of.

We complain of the severe losses which we have been forced to sustain by the emancipation of our slaves, and the vexatious laws which have been enacted respecting them.

He appeared as her ambassador at the court of Elizabeth to complain of the injustice done to her, and when he found he was not listened to he laid plans for her escape.

Despite a large proportion of the students being 'older ' we behaved like the unruly student rabble we would usually complain about!

Sorry to complain in such beautiful weather but I do feel that we teachers are getting a very raw deal lately.

Illogical skeptics will complain that any hypothesis can be induced in this framework, such as a giant purple unicorns or flying cats.

Your son or daughter may often complain of physical ailments such as headaches and stomachaches.

An elder may complain of pain, show bruising, cuts, or broken bones.

While many find it comfortable, some complain of weak stitching and the tendency of the ties to come loose.

You can complain to the local government ombudsman at any time.

For further details on this, see h ow to complain.

Why does the system complain I'm over quota when " quota -v " claims I have no quota imposed?

As much as I like to complain about this new idea, it does come with a significant upside.

Lelia is a female Manfred, and Dumas had some reason to complain that George Sand was giving them " du Lord Byron au kilo."

This was not a difficult matter, because the Sublime Porte had many things to complain of in the past and had good reason to fear aggression in the near future.

He had perhaps no right to complain that he was kept aloof from all share in government while only heir apparent, for this was the traditional practice of his family.

In a word, though most men anywise eminent have found reason to complain of calumny, I never was touched, or even attacked, by her baleful tooth; and, though I wantonly exposed myself to the rage of both civil and religious factions, they seem to be disarmed on my behalf of their wonted fury.

Just thought I would mention that as everyone is quick to complain these day 's, but seldom do people pass on positive comments.

Why does the system complain I 'm over quota when " quota -v " claims I have no quota imposed?

Others complain that in humid climates, stacked or draped Egyptian cotton towels absorb moisture from the air and are always damp.

Don't you hate it when the rich and famous complain about privacy?

Staff members complain that they can't get their work done because, due to numerous re-shoots, they have to leave everything on their desks in the exact same place.

There are many who complain about the prices and even refer to the company as "Pradagonia," but the fact remains that almost everyone who has purchased one of their items has had reasons to be pleased for a long time afterwards.

Just as petite women complain about pants that are too long and tops that are too roomy if they aren't sized for petite frames, tall women have just as many complaints when it comes to off-the-rack clothing.

Today plus size models grace the catwalks of many designers, and while people may complain that these plus size models are still smaller than the average size 14, remember that's the nature of modeling.

Although women do complain that it's uncomfortable, a mammogram takes only about 10 minutes and could save your life.If you don't have insurance, visit the National Breast Cancer Early Detection Program and click on "Find a Local Program."

Some users complain that they do not stay attached indefinitely, so they could fall off at an inconvenient time.

The more of your Sims' "Wants" you fulfill the happier they will be and the less they will complain about their simulated lives.