Synonyms of complaints

complaints

noun

plural of complaint

1

as in whines

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

• whines
• grievances
• moans
• laments
• bitches
• gripes
• grumbles
• fusses
• whimpers
• beefs
• plaints
• murmurs
• objections
• squawks
• wails
• protests
• whinges
• bleats
• grouses
• carps
• grouches
• hollers
• challenges
• quibbles
• misereres
• remonstrances
• expostulations
• kvetches
• yammers
• stinks
• demurs
• niggles
• kicks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliments
• commendations
• plaudits
• praises
• acclaim
• sanctions
• approvals
• endorsements
• applauses

2

as in objections

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent

the condo development proceeded despite the complaints of the neighborhood residents

Synonyms & Similar Words

• objections
• exceptions
• questions
• protests
• criticisms
• challenges
• expostulations
• remonstrances
• difficulties
• demurrers
• stinks
• suspicions
• doubts
• demurrals
• disputes
• fusses
• qualms
• misgivings
• demurs
• quibbles
• kicks
• misunderstandings
• quarrels
• squabbles
• skepticism
• compunctions
• dissents
• arguments
• scruples
• censures
• debates
• uncertainties
• distrust
• rebellions
• statics
• mistrust
• cavils
• niggles
• reservations
• conflicts
• disobediences
• reluctances
• defiances
• hassles
• dubitations
• indeterminations
• misdoubts
• dubieties
• incertitudes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sanctions
• approvals
• agreements
• acceptances
• assents
• acquiescences
• compliances
• obediences

3

as in indictments

a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person

filed a complaint in court

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indictments
• counts
• allegations
• charges
• accusations
• raps
• pleas
• countercharges
• denunciations
• condemnations
• insinuations
• implications
• impeachments
• innuendos
• imputations
• recriminations
• counteraccusations
• censures
• criminations
• arraignments
• incriminations

4

as in illnesses

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

• illnesses
• ailments
• diseases
• ills
• conditions
• sicknesses
• fevers
• disorders
• infections
• bugs
• attacks
• complications
• maladies
• infirmities
• troubles
• ails
• distempers
• plagues
• distemperatures
• affections
• weaknesses
• contagious diseases
• bouts
• contagions
• debilities
• malaises
• spells
• matters
• contagia
• decrepitudes
• fits
• epidemics
• pips
• pests
• pestilences

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of complaints

The aftermath of the fire has been litigious, with tenants accusing companies of not maintaining safety systems, ignoring complaints about fireworks and failing to secure the property after the fire. — Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 24 July 2026

Beretti and Cantone filed complaints with the Florida Department of Health, which, emails show, has begun investigating Guarino. — Ella Moore july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

This meant that the Hus' complaints were justified and ― since an element of a tortious interference claim is that the defendants' conduct was unjustified ― this cause of action by RCA failed as well. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

This led to a state audit in 2018 that concluded the system took much longer to address complaints against faculty than staff, imposed inconsistent disciplinary action on repeat offenders, and often exceeded investigation timeframes. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

In the weeks that followed, Granger continued pressing her complaints, framing her exclusion from the coaching honors as further evidence of mistreatment. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

This has drawn negative attention recently, with complaints surfacing on Reddit and a subsequent video from YouTube channel Gamers Nexus. — ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026

The complaints were about the security that New York police would have to provide. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

The criminal complaints for each suspect were initially filed in Ohio, Missouri, Nebraska, California, and Washington. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026