Synonyms of plaints

plaints

noun

plural of plaint

1

as in lamentations

a crying out in grief

the day after the massacre the plaints of bereaved mothers and wives could be heard throughout the village

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lamentations
• wails
• tears
• cries
• groans
• mournings
• moans
• howls
• laments
• sobs
• keens
• sufferings
• sorrows
• protests
• regrets
• outcries
• complaints
• griefs
• dolors
• heartaches
• woes
• anguishes
• heartbreaks
• hand-wringings
• cris de coeur

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rejoicings
• exultations

2

as in whines

an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment

that taxes are too high is perhaps the most perennial of plaints

Synonyms & Similar Words

• whines
• complaints
• grievances
• moans
• laments
• bitches
• fusses
• whimpers
• gripes
• murmurs
• grumbles
• bleats
• wails
• squawks
• beefs
• objections
• carps
• whinges
• remonstrances
• grouses
• hollers
• expostulations
• grouches
• protests
• yammers
• kvetches
• misereres
• quibbles
• challenges
• stinks
• demurs
• niggles
• kicks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliments
• commendations
• plaudits
• praises
• sanctions
• acclaim
• indorsements
• approvals
• endorsements
• applauses