Complaining

verb

/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 3.5

Definitions

1.verbTo express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

"Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours."

2.verbTo make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.

"They've complained about me to the police again."

3.verbTo creak or squeak, as a timber or wheel.

"the complaining bed-springs"

4.nounThe act by which someone complaints; a complaint.

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