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complain  (complains 3rd person present) (complaining present participle) (complained past tense & past participle )
1  verb If you complain about a situation, you say that you are not satisfied with it. 
Miners have complained bitterly that the government did not fulfill their promises...  V that 
The American couple complained about the high cost of visiting Europe...  V about/of n 
They are liable to face more mistreatment if they complain to the police...  V to n 
People should complain when they consider an advert offensive...  V 
`I do everything you ask of me,' he complained.  V with quote 
2  verb If you complain of pain or illness, you say that you are feeling pain or feeling ill. 
He complained of a headache.  V of n 

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