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COMPLAIN Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word complain. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word complain. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for COMPLAIN

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kvetch
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• (Yiddish) a constant complainer

• (Yiddish) a nagging complaint

verb

• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

gripe
verb, nounv, n
noun

• informal terms for objecting

verb

• complain

grouse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil

• popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet

verb

• hunt grouse

• complain

grumble
verbv
noun

• a loud low dull continuous noise

• a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

verb

• show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

• make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

• to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

• make a low noise

moan
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

verb

• indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

whine
verbv
noun

• a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way

verb

• move with a whining sound

• talk in a tearful manner

• make a high-pitched, screeching noise

• complain whiningly

whinge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• A cry.

• A peevish complaint.

verb

• To complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner.

• To whine.

carp
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised

• any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae

verb

• raise trivial objections

protest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a formal and solemn declaration of objection

• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

• the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

verb

• utter words of protest

• express opposition through action or words

• affirm or avow formally or solemnly

beef
verb, nounv, n
noun

• cattle that are reared for their meat

• meat from an adult domestic bovine

• informal terms for objecting

verb

• complain

grump
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a bad-tempered person

kick
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of delivering a blow with the foot

• the swift release of a store of affective force

• the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

• informal terms for objecting

• the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)

• a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

verb

• drive or propel with the foot

• thrash about or strike out with the feet

• strike with the foot

• kick a leg up

• spring back, as from a forceful thrust

• stop consuming

• make a goal

• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

plain
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• not elaborate or elaborated; simple

• lacking patterns especially in color

noun

• extensive tract of level open land

• a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side

adverb

• unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

adjective satellite

• clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

• not mixed with extraneous elements

• free from any effort to soften to disguise

• lacking embellishment or ornamentation

• lacking in physical beauty or proportion

verb

• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

quetch
verbv
verb

• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

sound off
verbv
verb

• express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation

• start playing

• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

Best Hypernyms For COMPLAIN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for complain, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for KVETCH

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