complainer
kəmˈpleɪnər
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Definition of complainer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
negativeindividual given to excessive whining
  • Stop being such a complainer about the weather.
grumbler whiner
2.
legalTECH.complainant in a criminal trialTECH.
  • The complainer testified about the incident in court.
accuser plaintiff
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Origin of complainer

Latin, complangere (to lament) + -er (one who does)

Terms with complainer included in their meaning

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complainer
person who complains about trivial things
complainer
person who persistently grumbles or complains
complainer
person who often complains or predicts bad outcomes
complainer
person who complains too much about small issues
complainer
person who complains frequently
complainer
person who complains loudly about things that cannot be changed
complainer
person who complains about small issues
complainer
person who complains or protests loudly

Examples of complainer in a sentence

  • As a complainer, he was hard to please.
  • The complainer filed a formal grievance with the court.
  • As the complainer, she had to provide evidence.

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  1. French:râleur, plaignant, ...
  2. German:Nörgler, Ankläger, ...
  3. Italian:lamentone, querelante, ...
  4. Spanish:quejica, demandante, ...
  5. Portuguese:queixoso, ...
  6. Chinese:抱怨者, 原告, ...
  7. Japanese:不平屋, 原告, ...
  8. Arabic:كثير الشكوى, مُدَّعٍ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִתְלוֹנֵן, מִתְלוֹנֶנֶת, ...
  10. Russian:нытик, истец, ...
  11. Ukrainian:скаржник, ...
  12. Hindi:शिकायत करने वाला, शिकायतकर्ता, ...
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