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

Some bettors have complained about customer service and payout issues being unresolved due to difficulties reaching a live person. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Colorado officials report that more than 100 people across Boulder County have also complained to the Federal Communications Commission. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Critics complained that the food was too expensive for the experience and the location was too loud. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Anliker complained to mall management, filed a police report and distributed flyers warning shoppers away from Beauty Essentials. — Monika Evstatieva, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026

Ukrainian officials complained the earlier disruptions had hampered military capabilities as Russia rained down missiles, plunging 600,000 into darkness overnight. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Qantas, Australian’s national airliner, was forced to cancel the flight scheduled for Saturday after passengers on an earlier incoming flight complained about being bitten onboard, according to CNN affiliate 9News. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

Stewart complained about the chain’s merchandising and quality control, and Kmart was drifting toward financial trouble. — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Kelker-Kelly reportedly had complained of chest pain shortly before becoming unresponsive, and the circumstances appeared consistent with a medical event, police said. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026