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

For weeks, lawmakers have complained about exorbitant fees for the privilege of attending their own party’s event — with some VIP tickets costing as much as $250,000 and lawmakers having to cough up $25,000 to attend. — Daniel Strauss, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

Some business owners have complained that the new capital requirement, which surged sixfold, significantly reduced their cash flow, rendering their business unsustainable. — Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Faculty influence over big-picture decisions such as budgets and top appointments has declined nationally over the last two decades, and at USC, professors have complained that faculty input is often only advisory and can be overridden. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Trump complained that another Republican on the ballot named Dan Sullivan could siphon votes away from the senator, who is facing a strong challenge from Democrat Mary Peltola. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

If the night had ended after that soaring anthem, few in the heavily female and predominantly middle-aged crowd could have complained. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026

The alleged incident was related to an American Airlines flight Thornton took in May, according to TMZ, in which another passenger complained about Thornton’s behavior. — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

The company previously tried removing artificial colors from Trix in 2015, but reversed course two years later after consumers complained about the cereal’s more muted appearance. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

Social media was raging, and even UAE Team Emirates XRG, Pogačar’s team, complained about Jons’ behavior. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026