1
as in grievance
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
a warning that if there were any more complaints, we were turning around and not going to the beach after all
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
the condo development proceeded despite the complaints of the neighborhood residents
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in indictment
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
filed a complaint in court
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
takes a slew of medicines for his many complaints
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of complaint
According to a criminal complaint and the district attorney’s office, Faye is accused of firing at least one gunshot while allegedly intoxicated Tuesday inside a Morgan Hill apartment where his ex-girlfriend lives.
—
Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 21 June 2025
But several prosecution witnesses remain adamant that Read is guilty — a claim that underlies the civil complaint.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 20 June 2025
In the weeks after the fires, city officials vowed to crack down on violators as thousands of complaints poured in, with some organizers even compiling spreadsheets documenting the skyrocketing rents.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
In some cases, the FDA received complaints about the same drugs made by other manufacturers.
—Debbie Cenziper, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for complaint
Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 21 June 2025
But several prosecution witnesses remain adamant that Read is guilty — a claim that underlies the civil complaint.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 20 June 2025
In the weeks after the fires, city officials vowed to crack down on violators as thousands of complaints poured in, with some organizers even compiling spreadsheets documenting the skyrocketing rents.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
In some cases, the FDA received complaints about the same drugs made by other manufacturers.
—Debbie Cenziper, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for complaint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for complaint
Noun
-
Trump also seemed to put a greater priority on addressing his grievances with other nations’ trade policies.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
-
In many of these cases, investigations consistently revealed that the suspects harbored either real or perceived grievances against the politician or their political beliefs, and subsequently acted upon those grievances.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
16 June 2025
Noun
-
Reports have indicated that Punk had the option to turn down performing at the event but did not voice any objections.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
-
If leaders moved ahead without altering the provisions, the measures could be challenged, requiring a 60-vote threshold to overcome objections.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
Noun
-
According to the indictment, Barry Morphew admitted to using the BAM compound to tranquilize a deer from the breezeway of his house in April 2020.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
-
All told, the virtual currencies were worth about $740,000 at the time of the theft, according to the indictment.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
Noun
-
After Yang was found, Police thanked those who assisted in the search for the missing man, who also has Parkinson’s disease.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
28 June 2025
-
Do control the Asian psyllid insects with an insecticide spray at each flush of growth to prevent the spread of greening disease.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
Noun
-
Pretty soon, the whine of the gears, the shriek of the diff, and the sheer cacophony of combustion make conversation all but impossible.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
28 May 2025
-
Men clad in DayGlo vests and hardhats chatted as the whine of a flying cargo drone echoed through the valley.—
Ben Ayers,
Outside Online,
23 May 2025
Noun
-
Aside from the pandemic anomaly, the World Bank data also showed that only three exceptions to annual passenger growth occurred post-1980.—
Dana Dunne,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
-
Federal contractors and in some cases subcontractors are an exception, as are a handful of states.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
Noun
-
The indictment, announced earlier this month, accuses McIver of three counts: two felonies for assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal officers—each carrying up to eight years in prison—and a misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of one year.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
-
The rapper has pleaded not guilty to the five counts against him.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
Noun
-
In Eastern medicine, the fruit, seeds and tree leaves are used to treat a variety of ailments, including coughs and inflammation.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
-
Meanwhile, the Thunder’s ailment in this one was turnovers.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Complaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complaint. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share