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 blaze left more than 89 million pounds of rotting food, triggering over 4,900 odor complaints and 38 violation notices as Lineage missed the city’s 45-day cleanup deadline despite a $150-million effort. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

The California Fair Political Practices Commission received six complaints about the Steyer campaign’s possible violations of the 2023 law. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

According to attorneys representing Normandin-Parker's parents, evidence presented during the arbitration showed Uber had received previous complaints about Tran's driving. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Mold, mice, dirty bathrooms, overflowing trash cans and unattended animal carcasses are just some of the complaints from teachers in Cook County School District 130—serving Blue Island, Robbins, Alsip, and Crestwood. — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Address documented prostitution and drug-related activity around the adjoining park area through ordinary enforcement and outreach, rather than allowing these complaints to become permanent features of neighborhood life. — Lawrence Bell, Baltimore Sun, 15 Sep. 2026

Sturridge’s speech was one thing, but there will be more serious complaints from Brazil if people feel their great hope is being overlooked. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The Wisconsin Elections Commission referred two complaints to the Brown County district attorney's office, paving the way for prosecutors to decide if Musk should be charged. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

Sleep apnea, chronic stress, obesity, thyroid disorders, and certain medications can produce nearly identical complaints. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026