Synonyms of complained

complained

verb

past tense of complain

as in screamed

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

• screamed
• whined
• moaned
• muttered
• grumbled
• worried
• bitched
• growled
• groused
• whimpered
• griped
• squealed
• kicked
• cried
• murmured
• nagged
• squawked
• protested
• wailed
• hollered
• inveighed
• grumped
• whinged
• beefed
• carped
• bleated
• grouched
• kvetched
• bellyached
• keened
• yammered
• yowled
• fussed
• crabbed
• grizzled
• caterwauled
• croaked
• repined
• kicked up a fuss
• sobbed
• maundered
• yawped
• lamented
• quibbled
• objected (to)
• quarreled (with)
• fretted
• bemoaned
• deplored
• bewailed
• stewed
• blubbered
• caviled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• delighted
• rejoiced
• accepted
• took
• endured
• tolerated
• bore
• crowed
• applauded
• commended
• cheered
• countenanced

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of complained

Blake Snell left Wednesday’s game early with groin issues and Tyler Glasnow recently complained of general discomfort. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

The recall was issued September 15 after consumers complained of stones and other hard objects within the dessert’s cashew clusters. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Drop in business Some merchants along South Main Street have complained about the project for months. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026

Many city residents are enthusiastic about reshaping the look of Hamilton Street, but others have complained through social media that the hundreds of apartments would worsen traffic. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

During its testing phase in July and August, Judith Angel and other residents complained that screams from the amusement park's first outdoor ride carried through their neighborhood. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Defense lawyers also reportedly complained that they had not been given access to substantial portions of the case file or adequate time to examine evidence before trial. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

In some extreme cases, views were restricted by railings, but many complained about poor sightlines or having bridges in the way. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

In September 2025, Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates walked with residents of the Gwynns Falls, Hanlon and Auchentoroly Terrace communities after residents complained about squeegeeing and panhandling. — Lawrence Bell, Baltimore Sun, 15 Sep. 2026