| Main Entry: |
complaint |
| Part of Speech: |
noun |
| Definition: |
statement of disagreement, discontent |
Synonyms: |
CC,
accusation,
annoyance, beef, cavil,
charge,
clamor,
criticism,
dissatisfaction, expostulation, fault-finding,
grievance, gripe, grouse, grumble, guff, jeremiad,
kick,
lament,
moan,
objection, plaint,
protest, protestation, rap, remonstrance, remonstration,
representation,
reproach,
rumble*, squawk,
stink,
trouble,
wail,
whine
|
Antonyms: |
applause, approval, commendation, contentedness, happiness, praise, recommendation, sanction
|
* = informal/non-formal usage
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