Simple meaning
What does Complain mean?
Complain means talk about something bothering you.
Dictionary definition
To say you are unhappy about something.
Example sentences
Complain in a sentence
easy
I used complain in class today.
medium
In our group discussion, we had to complain ideas respectfully.
hard
The passage shows how people complain clearly to solve a social problem.
Synonyms
Words like Complain
communicateUse for sharing information with others.
respondUse for answering or reacting in conversation.
Antonyms
Opposite words
ignoreUse when someone does not respond or engage.
silenceUse when communication stops.
Word family
Complain word family
Base word
complain
verb
complain
Base form.
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