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

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

Both organizations are accused of failing to investigate complaints over the years about Chavez. — CBS News, 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

Lowrimore also filed complaints under the same emergency medicine law as Thurman against the three hospitals. — Andrea Suozzo, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2026

Latinos Aventureros Co-Founder Sandra Salazar said complaints about trash at Wilson Creek since Hurricane Helene created friction in the area. — Lily Knoepp, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

In lieu of bigger changes that could reduce noise complaints, many hotels now routinely hand out earplugs and eye masks. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Shaffer said her staff hadn’t received any previous constituent complaints related to safety or building management. — Ellen Schmidt, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026