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COMPLAIN

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Complain.

How to pronounce complain:

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Complain - as a verb

Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

Example: "My mother complains all day"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kickkvetchplainquetchsound off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
cheer

Make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge

Example: "The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client"

Example Sentences

"I don't want to complain, but the service here is really slow."
"She always complains about the weather, no matter what season it is."
"He can't help but complain about his noisy neighbors."
"The students often complain about the amount of homework they receive."
"My boss is constantly complaining about our team's performance."
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Word Game Points

Is COMPLAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, complain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COMPLAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is COMPLAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, complain is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COMPLAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is COMPLAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, complain is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMPLAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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