complain

One entry found for complain.

Main Entry: com·plain
Pronunciation: k&m-'plAn
Function: intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English compleynen, from Anglo-French compleindre, from Vulgar Latin *complangere, from Latin com- + plangere to lament -- more at PLAINT
1 : to express grief, pain, or discontent <complaining about the weather>
2 : to make a formal accusation or charge
- com·plain·er noun
- com·plain·ing·ly /-'plA-ni[ng]-lE/ adverb