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- [kuh m-pleynt]
- /kəmˈpleɪnt/
- /kəmˈpleɪnt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh m-pleynt]
- /kəmˈpleɪnt/
Definitions of complaint word
- variable noun complaint A complaint is a statement in which you express your dissatisfaction with a particular situation. 3
- countable noun complaint A complaint is a reason for complaining. 3
- countable noun complaint You can refer to an illness as a complaint, especially if it is not very serious. 3
- noun complaint the act of complaining; an expression of grievance 3
- noun complaint a cause for complaining; grievance 3
- noun complaint a mild ailment 3
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Origin of complaint
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English compleynte < Middle French complainte < Latin com- com- + plancta plaint
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Complaint
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
complaint popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
complaint usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for complaint
noun complaint
- criticism — the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc
- grievance — a wrong considered as grounds for complaint, or something believed to cause distress: Inequitable taxation is the chief grievance.
- objection — a reason or argument offered in disagreement, opposition, refusal, or disapproval.
- gripe — Informal. to complain naggingly or constantly; grumble.
- protest — an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation.
Antonyms for complaint
noun complaint
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
Top questions with complaint
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