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

Before it was knocked out, Iran's team had complained about unfair treatment in the World Cup. — Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026

The pickup’s driver complained of pain after the collision and was arrested by CHP officers at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence, said CHP officials. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

The agency had found six violations of state code by the company after detainees complained about a lack of protective equipment and proper training while cleaning the facility for $1 per day. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Two deputy district attorneys later complained that their then-boss, District Attorney Mark Peterson, killed the probe to protect Kramer. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Capital One got around federal limits on swipe fees by buying Discover’s card network; other banks complained, then went out looking for their own loophole. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 7 July 2026

Residents complained about teenagers popping wheelies through shopping centers, blowing stop signs, weaving around pedestrians and treating greenways like race courses. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Haaland complained to referee Anthony Taylor about Gabriel pulling him back, but got short shrift. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Smith has long complained that Carney’s predecessor, Justin Trudeau, hindered the province’s energy industry and fueled separatist sentiment. — ABC News, 2 July 2026