complain synonyms

complain

v.

  1. To express an objection

    remonstrate, grumble, whine, find fault, disapprove, accuse, deplore, criticize, denounce, dissent, cavil, charge, bring charges, report adversely on, reproach, oppose, contravene, whimper, nag, fret, repine, protest, fuss, moan, growl, grump, murmur, mutter, make a fuss about, take exception to, object to, deprecate, enter a demurrer, demur, expostulate, carp, attack, refute, countercharge, air a grievance, lodge a complaint, howl, grouse*, kick*, bitch*, grouch*, gripe*, grunt*, beef*, bellyache*, crab*, squawk*, tattle*, kick up a fuss*, make noises about*, raise a howl*, raise a fuss*, make a stink*, moan and groan*, kvetch*; see also accuse, censure, oppose 1.

    Antonyms sanction, approve*, countenance. *

  2. To express grief

    grieve, lament, bemoan, bewail; see cry 1, mourn 1.

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