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.