ALL meanings of complain
com·plain
C c - intransitive verb complain to make an accusation; bring a formal charge 4
- verb complain If you complain about a situation, you say that you are not satisfied with it. 3
- verb complain If you complain of pain or illness, you say that you are feeling pain or feeling ill. 3
- verb complain to state the presence of pain, illness, etc, esp in the hope of sympathy 3
- intransitive verb complain to claim or express pain, displeasure, etc. 3
- verb complain to express resentment, displeasure, etc, esp habitually; grumble 2
- intransitive verb complain to find fault; declare annoyance 2
- noun complain Express dissatisfaction or annoyance about a state of affairs or an event. 1
- verb without object complain to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault: He complained constantly about the noise in the corridor. 1
- verb without object complain to tell of one's pains, ailments, etc.: to complain of a backache. 1
- verb without object complain to make a formal accusation: If you think you've been swindled, complain to the police. 1
- intransitive verb complain vocally, in writing 1
- intransitive verb complain find fault 1
- intransitive verb complain accuse formally 1
- verb complain (Intransitive Verb) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment. 0
- verb complain (Intransitive Verb) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge. 0
- verb complain To creak or squeak, as a timber or wheel. 0