complaint

noun

kəm-ˈplānt How to pronounce complaint (audio)
Definition of complaintnext
1
as in grievance
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment a warning that if there were any more complaints, we were turning around and not going to the beach after all

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2
as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent the condo development proceeded despite the complaints of the neighborhood residents

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3
as in indictment
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person filed a complaint in court

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4
as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning takes a slew of medicines for his many complaints

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Recent Examples of complaint The new attorney general did not rule out the possibility of legal action against Porras, who has several complaints against her, including one for human trafficking in irregular adoptions, and her associates. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 But the complaint argues CMS has not explained why community healthcare providers are equipped to evaluate whether a patient’s condition significantly impairs their ability to comply with work requirements. — Michelle Mbekeani, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 In response to a complaint from former Yankees catcher Jorge Posada, Herbstreit posted a lengthy diatribe on X completely misunderstanding the modern game. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 On June 19, according to a criminal complaint, Horsch was parked illegally in a spot reserved for law enforcement on the edge of Independence National Historic Park, home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for complaint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complaint
  1. grievance
  2. objection
  3. indictment
  4. disease
  5. whine
  6. exception
  7. count
  8. ailment
Noun
  • His celebratory words marking its 250th anniversary included not only the traditional paeans to the Founders but also a dose of personal grievance, plus soaring praise for his own achievements.
    — Susan Page, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Kyle Kuzma aired out his grievances with the NBA’s current collective bargaining agreement Friday and shot off some fireworks before the July Fourth weekend.
    — Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of grievance
Noun
  • For individuals 18 and older, courts generally must approve a qualifying name change within six weeks without holding a hearing or allowing formal objections.
    — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • Much of the objection to using the term comes from Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon and Gaza despite ceasefires.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Definition of objection
Noun
  • Other charges in the indictment are pending and could be tried at a later date.
    — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • While the indictment filed by prosecutors Alexander Pogozelski and Brian Zack does not identify the name of Walters’ former bank employer or his client, the Miami Herald reported on the victim’s lawsuit against Northern Trust in January.
    — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of indictment
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  • The shipment includes emergency health kits for urgent medical care, including supplies for safe births, newborn care, disease prevention and treatment, according to the United Nations.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • The rabies vaccine, if administered immediately after exposure, is nearly 100% successful at preventing the disease, according to the World Health Organization.
    — Kelli Arseneau, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of disease
Noun
  • That is, until you are subjected to the relentless whine of mosquitoes.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
  • Test recordings sounded clear and full, and the noise cancellation completely blocked out the buzz and whine of my 3D printer.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 14 June 2026
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Noun
  • The statute would ban covered officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities while on duty and interacting with the public, with exceptions including medical masks, religious coverings, certain tactical equipment and hazardous conditions.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • While the majority of states have lieutenant governors, there are exceptions.
    — Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of exception
Noun
  • Kent pleaded guilty in November to one count of providing material support to terrorists, according to court records.
    — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • Jeff Johnson, a pastor and podcaster, shared the budget-friendly order in a social media video, saying his family skips individual meals and orders a 30-count nugget tray and a few buttered buns instead.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of count
Noun
  • The women wanted physicians who were disease preventers, and doctors who were attentive to the difficulties wrought by menopause, which have been increasingly found to leave women vulnerable to other ailments.
    — Melanie Thernstrom, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • Imaging this week showed Brown has a stress reaction in his neck, which was in the same spot as his 2024 ailment that ultimately had been diagnosed as an osteoma (benign bone tumor).
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
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“Complaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complaint. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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