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   complaint

   /kəmˈpleɪnt/

   noun

   • 1. a statement that something is unsatisfactory or unacceptable: "I intend to make an official complaint" Similar protestprotestationobjectionremonstrancestatement of dissatisfactiongrievancechargeaccusationcriticismcavilquibblegrumblemoanwhinetwineinformal:beefgripegrousegrouchwhingeyikeplaint
   • ▪ a reason for dissatisfaction: "I have no complaints about the hotel"
   • ▪ the expression of dissatisfaction: "a letter of complaint" Similar protestingprotestationobjectionexceptiongrievancegrumblingcarpingwhiningmoaningmutteringmurmuringcriticismfault-findingcondemnationdisapprovaldissatisfactionfulminationoutcryfussmitheringtwininginformal:beefingbitchinggripinggrousinggrouchingbellyachingnitpickingwhingeing
   • ▪ the plaintiff's reasons for proceeding in a civil action.
   • 2. an illness or medical condition, especially a relatively minor one: "she is receiving treatment for her skin complaint" Similar disorderdiseaseinfectionafflictionillnessailmentsicknessmaladymalaiseinfirmityindispositionweaknessconditionproblemupsettroubleinformal:bugviruslurgywog

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French complainte, feminine past participle of complaindre ‘to lament’ (see complain).

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   A complaint is an expression of grief, pain, or dissatisfaction, or a formal allegation against a party. Learn more about the synonyms, examples, history, and legal and medical meanings of complaint.

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   A complaint is an expression of discontent, regret, pain, or grievance. It can also be a legal document that initiates a lawsuit or a medical symptom that a patient reports. Learn more about the word history, usage, and related terms of complaint.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMPLAIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A complaint is voiced objection to something, like a complaint about cold or disgusting-tasting food in a restaurant. Complaint is also a legal term — the plaintiff's reasons for bringing a civil action.

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    A complaint is an expression of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment, or a cause or reason for complaining. It can also be a bodily disorder or disease, a formal statement in a lawsuit, or a charge of a crime.

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