Associations to the word «Complain»

Wiktionary

COMPLAIN, verb. (intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
COMPLAIN, verb. (intransitive) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.
COMPLAIN, verb. To creak or squeak, as a timber or wheel.

Dictionary definition

COMPLAIN, verb. Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness; "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about".
COMPLAIN, verb. Make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge; "The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley