complaint

noun

kəm-ˈplānt How to pronounce complaint (audio)
Definition of complaintnext
1
as in grievance
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment a warning that if there were any more complaints, we were turning around and not going to the beach after all

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2
as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent the condo development proceeded despite the complaints of the neighborhood residents

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3
as in indictment
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person filed a complaint in court

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4
as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning takes a slew of medicines for his many complaints

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Recent Examples of complaint Myers told The Ranch Podcast that the decision to remove the poster wasn’t in response to any complaint. — Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 19 Mar. 2025 The student’s parent — whom McClatchy News is not naming to protect the student’s identity — filed a complaint with the Zachary Police Department in February, according to a police report. — Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025 Carpenter said complaints could have already fallen off the calendar because of the delay in hiring a director. — Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2025 One of the brothers was covered in blood and said his mom and dad beat him and his dad knocked his teeth out, the complaint said. — Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for complaint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complaint
  1. grievance
  2. objection
  3. indictment
  4. disease
  5. whine
  6. exception
  7. count
  8. ailment
Noun
  • Though other presidents have spoken from the Justice Department's ceremonial Great Hall, Trump's address amounted to an extraordinary display of partisan politics and personal grievances inside an institution that is meant to be blind to both.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
  • In his writings, Mangione apparently expressed his grievances with the healthcare industry — specifically naming UnitedHealthcare and the shareholder conference where Thompson was headed in New York at the time of the assassination.
    — Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of grievance
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  • Schumer has received backlash since helping to avert a government shutdown by aiding the Republicans in passing their stopgap spending plan over the objection of the majority of his fellow Democratic Senators and House Democrats.
    — Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Home demolished During winter break at the University of Idaho, a demolition began of the home where the murders took place, over the objections of some of the victims' family members.
    — Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of objection
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  • They were charged in a 39-count indictment that included conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, bank fraud, making false statements on loan applications and bankruptcy fraud.
    — Diane J. Cho, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The indictment and arrest of the Colombian crew is just the latest success American officials have celebrated in their efforts to stop narco-submarine trafficking.
    — Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of indictment
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  • This ultimately translates into more people that will get infected with these diseases, with the potential of spreading it to all Americans, including White Americans in urban neighborhoods.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Five to 10 percent of people with ALS have a family member with the disease.
    — Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of disease
Noun
  • The motor produces a whine that is noticeable but not distracting.
    — William Roberson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Israel Hernandez heard the faint whine of sirens outside his Wilmington apartment and looked up just in time to see a minivan crash into another vehicle as police gave chase.
    — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of whine
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  • The California Department of Human Resources recently released statewide guidance on exceptions to the return-to-work order.
    — William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Today, economic uncertainty is a constant, not an exception.
    — Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of exception
Noun
  • Federal prosecutors in California charged Buma Tuesday with one count of disclosure of confidential information.
    — Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The actor was ultimately found guilty of two misdemeanor counts of assault and harassment against his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari, who said Majors attacker her in the back of an SUV.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of count
Noun
  • After years of mid-season ailments, Horn was able to play in 15 games, while producing 68 tackles, two sacks, 13 pass breakups and an interception.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees ZZ Top have announced that their longtime drummer, Frank Beard, is taking a break from touring to treat an undisclosed ailment.
    — EW.com, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of ailment

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