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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>Synonymsbeef, fuss, grievance, gripe, grumble, murmur, plaint, squawkRelated Wordschallenge, demur, expostulation, kick, objection, protest, quibble, remonstranceNear Antonymscommendation, compliment, plaudit; acclaim, applause, praise; approval, endorsement, sanction
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a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent<we proceeded despite the complaints of the authorities>— see objection
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a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person<filed a complaint in court>— see charge 1
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an abnormal state that disrupts a plantʼs or animalʼs normal bodily functioning<various medicines for his many complaints>— see disease
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