Complain meaning

What does “complain” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“complain” is a verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness.

complain

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
“My mother complains all day”
“She has a lot to kick about”
Synonymskick plain sound off quetch kvetch
Oppositescheer
make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge
“The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University