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Complaint
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Simple meaning
What does Complaint mean?
A complaint is a statement that something is wrong or unfair.
Dictionary definition
a statement that something is wrong, unfair, painful, or not good enough.
Example sentences
Complaint in a sentence
easy
He made a complaint about the noisy room.
medium
The customer wrote a complaint about the broken toy.
hard
The school listened to the complaint and changed the lunchroom rule.
Synonyms
Words like Complaint
objectionA statement that shows disagreement or concern.
grievanceA formal complaint about something unfair.
Antonyms
Opposite words
praiseApproval or kind words instead of a complaint.
complimentA positive comment, unlike a complaint.
Word family
Complaint word family
Base word
complaint
noun
complaint
A statement that something is wrong.
noun
complaints
More than one complaint.
verb
complain
To say that something is wrong or unfair.
verb
complaining
Saying that something is wrong or unfair.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does complaint mean?
A complaint tells someone that there is a problem or concern.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of complaint?
A compliment is positive, while a complaint says something is wrong.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses complaint correctly?
A complaint can be made when something is wrong, such as a missing order.
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