complain

[kəmˈpleɪn]

Definition:
1. Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness.
2. Make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge.

Use 'complain' in a sentence:

1. For my own part, I have nothing to complain of.
2. People complain about how children spend so much time on computer games.
3. I can't be doing with people who complain all the time.
4. Players complained about the uneven bounce of the tennis court.
5. The worst way to complain is over the telephone.
6. They complained about the excessive noise coming from the upstairs flat.
7. If you are not happy about a repair, go back and complain.
8. He could not complain that he was uninformed about the true nature of the regime.
9. He complained of having a tight chest.
10. I was sorely tempted to complain, but I didn't.
11. I'm going to complain to your superiors.
12. People usually complain about too much bureaucracy.
13. I wrote them a stinking letter to complain.
14. Faculty members complain that their students are unprepared to do college-level work.
15. She left early, complaining of a headache.
16. What right had the friendless to complain?
17. Nurses complain of being overworked and underpaid.
18. Nothing satisfies him ─ he's always complaining.
19. He complained bitterly that he had been unfairly treated.
20. Then they had the gall to complain!
21. ‘ It's not fair, ’ she complained.
22. I was too cowardly to complain.
23. What would you say to Mrs So-and-so who has called to complain about a noisy neighbour?
24. The characters complain ceaselessly about food lines, prices, and corruption.
25. Give over complaining!
26. The most obvious thing not to do is complain.
27. Let the other people complain.
28. Democrats will complain he overemphasizes punishment at the expense of prevention and treatment.
29. Many resident doctors complain that they are assigned too many duties that are usually not performed by physicians.
30. All she does is complain.
31. The opportunity always lies where people complain.
32. People were jostling, arguing and complaining.
33. It's no good complaining ─ they never listen.
34. Tourists complain of being ripped off by local cab drivers.
35. I complained to the manager but I didn't get any satisfaction.
36. They complained bitterly.
37. I shouldn't complain, I've got a good job to go back to.
38. They complained of rough handling by the guards.
39. We complained about our rooms but got no joy from the manager.
40. He will complain about having to spend time with such a boring bunch of geriatrics.
41. She could scarcely complain, could she?
42. I'm going to complain to the manager about this.
43. The defendant complained of intimidation during the investigation.
44. She went to the doctor complaining of dizzy spells.
45. Just because I don't complain, people think I'm satisfied.
46. In the end, I just got fed up with his constant complaining.
47. People always complain that the big banks and big companies are unfriendly and unhelpful.
48. She never complains, but she's obviously exhausted.
49. The company's competitors complain that they are hemmed in by rigid legal contracts.
50. I'm normally quick to complain about shoddy service.
51. All she ever does is complain.