COMPLAIN Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word complain. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| kvetch | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • (Yiddish) a constant complainer • (Yiddish) a nagging complaint verb • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness | ||||||
| gripe | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • informal terms for objecting verb • complain | ||||||
| grouse | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil • popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet verb • hunt grouse • complain | ||||||
| grumble | verbv | |||||
noun • a loud low dull continuous noise • a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone verb • show one's unhappiness or critical attitude • make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath • to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds • make a low noise | ||||||
| moan | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an utterance expressing pain or disapproval verb • indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure | ||||||
| whine | verbv | |||||
noun • a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way verb • move with a whining sound • talk in a tearful manner • make a high-pitched, screeching noise • complain whiningly | ||||||
| whinge | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • A cry. • A peevish complaint. verb • To complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner. • To whine. | ||||||
| carp | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised • any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae verb • raise trivial objections | ||||||
| protest | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a formal and solemn declaration of objection • the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent • the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval verb • utter words of protest • express opposition through action or words • affirm or avow formally or solemnly | ||||||
| beef | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • cattle that are reared for their meat • meat from an adult domestic bovine • informal terms for objecting verb • complain | ||||||
| grump | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a bad-tempered person | ||||||
| kick | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of delivering a blow with the foot • the swift release of a store of affective force • the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired • informal terms for objecting • the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs) • a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics verb • drive or propel with the foot • thrash about or strike out with the feet • strike with the foot • kick a leg up • spring back, as from a forceful thrust • stop consuming • make a goal • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness | ||||||
| plain | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective • not elaborate or elaborated; simple • lacking patterns especially in color noun • extensive tract of level open land • a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side adverb • unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') adjective satellite • clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment • not mixed with extraneous elements • free from any effort to soften to disguise • lacking embellishment or ornamentation • lacking in physical beauty or proportion verb • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness | ||||||
| quetch | verbv | |||||
verb • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness | ||||||
| sound off | verbv | |||||
verb • express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation • start playing • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness | ||||||
