COMPLAINTS Synonyms: 145 Similar and Opposite Words

complaints

noun

plural of complaint

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

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as in objections

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent the condo development proceeded despite the complaints of the neighborhood residents

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as in indictments

a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person filed a complaint in court

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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

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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

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Noun

Freedom of speech, freedom of assembly and the right to petition government to address grievances.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
Prime-time addresses that spew grievances and obvious falsehoods may drive voters even further away from the GOP.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

Definition of grievances

Noun

Yet successive administrations in Washington have historically been cautious about selling American arms to Belgrade, partly due to objections from regional neighbors.

— Ilan Berman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The proposal was not on the July 14 meeting agenda, but about 25 residents used the public comment portion of the meeting to voice their concerns and objections, speaking for a large portion of the two-hour meeting.

— Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of objections

Noun

Just recall the cases, investigations and indictments brought by federal prosecutors involving James Comey, Letitia James, Jerome Powell and so many others.

— Miles J. Zaremski, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
As with all indictments, Busfield is presumed innocent until a jury verdict.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026

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Although the first illnesses began in mid-May, the CDC didn’t notify the public or healthcare providers about the outbreak until July 14.

— Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
While multiple cooling towers have tested positive for Legionella bacteria, investigators have not determined which, if any, are responsible for the illnesses.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 19 July 2026

Definition of illnesses

Noun

In the decades after his death, Johnson’s loose playing and harrowing moans set American music on a path that would encompass Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan, even Nas.

— Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026
Sweet tweets, soft moans, the distant caw of a shore bird piloting toward the sea, spirited and hopeful, daylight already breaking through.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

Definition of moans

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The United States, Canada and Mexico are coming off hosting an unprecedented 48-team World Cup that spread across 16 cities and — with a few exceptions — felt like a rousing success.

— Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Fresh fruit While fresh fruit such as apples and bananas are allowed in carry-on and checked bags when flying within the continental United States per the solid foods rule, there are some key exceptions.

— Fiona Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026

Definition of exceptions

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Cameron Garcia, 32, was found guilty on five counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office announced in a news release.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
This frame sees one late-career single return, several classics rise, and amidst all that excitement, the outfit ties another legendary act for one of the largest counts of current rock hits.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of counts

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In addition to common ailments, travel insurance medical coverage typically includes injuries sustained from being an innocent bystander in civil unrest.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 22 July 2026
In another case, a California prison guard with spinal problems also claimed other ailments, including toenail fungus and eczema, as work-disabling conditions.

— Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 16 July 2026

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