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Complain

/kəmˈpleɪn/

To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

📖 Definitions of "Complain"

verb
  1. 1

    To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

    "Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours."

  2. 2

    To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.

    "They've complained about me to the police again."

  3. 3

    To creak or squeak, as a timber or wheel.

    "the complaining bed-springs"

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