Synonyms of complain

complain

verb

as in to whine

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

the time-honored tradition of new recruits complaining about the food in the mess hall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• whine
• scream
• moan
• grumble
• mutter
• worry
• bitch
• growl
• squeal
• cry
• kvetch
• whimper
• gripe
• kick
• whinge
• nag
• squawk
• murmur
• inveigh
• holler
• repine
• wail
• grouse
• keen
• bellyache
• bleat
• protest
• beef
• fuss
• yammer
• yowl
• kick up a fuss
• kick up a stink
• caterwaul
• carp
• grouch
• grizzle
• grump
• croak
• crab
• yaup
• sob
• yawp
• object (to)
• maunder
• quarrel (with)
• quibble
• cavil
• lament
• fret
• bemoan
• bewail
• deplore
• stew
• blubber

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rejoice
• delight
• accept
• tolerate
• take
• endure
• bear
• applaud
• commend
• crow
• cheer
• countenance

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• rejoice
• delight
• accept
• tolerate
• take
• endure
• bear
• applaud
• commend
• crow
• cheer
• countenance

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