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COMPLAINED Synonyms

There are 25 synonyms of the word complained. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word complained. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for COMPLAINED

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lamented
verbv
adjective

• mourned or grieved for

bellyached
verbv
noun

• an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region

verb

• complain

carped
verbv
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

criticized
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

griped
verbv
noun

• informal terms for objecting

verb

• complain

grumbled
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

kvetched
verbv
verb

• To whine or complain, often needlessly and incessantly.

moaned
verbv
noun

• an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

verb

• indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

objected
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

• the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

• (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon

• the focus of cognitions or feelings

• (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer

verb

• express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

• be averse to or express disapproval of

protested
verbv
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

whined
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

whinged
verbv
verb

• To move with great force or speed.

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

• To whine.

kvetch
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• (Yiddish) a constant complainer

• (Yiddish) a nagging complaint

verb

• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

beef
verb, nounv, n
noun

• cattle that are reared for their meat

• meat from an adult domestic bovine

• informal terms for objecting

verb

• complain

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

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

moan
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

verb

• indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

Best Hypernyms For COMPLAINED

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