COMPLAINS Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word complains. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for COMPLAINS
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gripes | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • acute abdominal pain (especially in infants) | ||||||||
bemoans | verbv | |||||||
verb • regret strongly | ||||||||
criticizes | verbv | |||||||
verb • find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws • act as a critic | ||||||||
groans | verbv | |||||||
noun • an utterance expressing pain or disapproval verb • indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure | ||||||||
grouses | 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 | ||||||||
grumbles | 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 | ||||||||
laments | verbv | |||||||
noun • a cry of sorrow and grief • a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person • a mournful poem; a lament for the dead verb • express grief verbally • regret strongly | ||||||||
moans | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an utterance expressing pain or disapproval verb • indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure | ||||||||
mutters | verbv | |||||||
noun • a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech • a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone verb • talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice • make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath | ||||||||
objects | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
protests | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
whines | 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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||