complain

Definition

To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

Etymology

From Middle English complaynen, from Old French complaindre, from Medieval Latin complangere (“to bewail, complain”), from Latin com- (“together”) + plangere (“to strike, beat, as the breast in extreme grief, bewail”); see plain, plaint.

Example Sentences

• "Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours."
• "O loſs of ſight, of thee I moſt complain!"
• "They've complained about me to the police again."

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