Definition Synonyms
Definition of complaint - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
general dissatisfactionexpression of dissatisfaction or annoyance
- He filed a complaint about the noise..
2.
official reporta formal accusation or report to authorities
- She filed a complaint with the police.
3.
legalTECH. US legal document initiating a civil lawsuitTECH. US
- The lawyer prepared the complaint for the court.
4.
medicalDated UK illness or medical condition, especially a relatively minor oneDated UK
- He suffers from a common complaint of arthritis..
Expressions with complaint
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formally make a complaint to an authority
She decided to lodge a complaint with the HR department.
formally report a problem to an authority or organization
She decided to file a complaint with the manager.
formal report that someone makes about loud or disturbing sound
The neighbors filed a noise complaint about the late-night party.
reason that makes someone feel unhappy or protest
The poor service gave us cause for complaint.
reason for expressing dissatisfaction or grievance
She had a valid ground for complaint about the service.
formal process describing how complaints are made reviewed and resolved
The employee handbook explains the official complaint procedure in clear steps.
formal written claim that starts a civil case in court
The company filed a legal complaint against the former employee.
Origin of complaint
Old French, complaindre (to lament)
Terms with complaint included in their meaning
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complaint
make loud, abrupt noises or complaints
complaint
complain in a low, surly manner
communication
complaint expressed in a low, surly tone
petty gripe
complaint about something trivial
tolerate
endure something annoying or unpleasant without complaint
annoying complaint
complaint expressed in an annoying way
expression of upset
complaint or grievance
official submission
officially submit a document or complaint
complaint
express dissatisfaction loudly or publicly
social whining
persistent complaint or grumble
emotion
expression of complaint or dissatisfaction
complaint
aggressive grumbling or complaining
complaint issue
express a complaint or problem with someone or something
endurance
endure or tolerate something without complaint
ironic complaint
used jokingly to pretend your situation is very difficult
complaint
make a fuss about something minor
complaint
complain loudly or dramatically
complaint
complain or protest in an exaggerated manner
complaint
complain or protest
grumbling talk
expression of dissatisfaction or complaint
quiet complaint
complain quietly or indistinctly
complaint
expression of frustration or annoyance
cause
reason for disagreement or complaint
trivial argument
argument or complaint about something unimportant
Examples of complaint in a sentence
The complaint was regarding the delayed shipment. The tenant made a complaint to the housing board. He lodged a complaint with the bank about fraud. The complaint was filed with the district court. She drafted a complaint against the company. She has a minor complaint of a sore throat.
The doctor treated his complaint of a mild rash.
View all translations of complaint
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- French:plainte, dénonciation, ...
- German:Beschwerde, Anzeige, ...
- Italian:reclamo, denuncia, ...
- Spanish:queja, denuncia, ...
- Portuguese:queixa, denúncia, ...
- Chinese:抱怨, 控告, ...
- Japanese:不満, 被害届, ...
- Arabic:شَكْوَى, بَلاغ, ...
- Hebrew:תְּלוּנָה, תְּלוּנָה, ...
- Russian:претензия, заявление, ...
- Ukrainian:скарга, заява, ...
- Hindi:शिकायत, अभियोग, ...
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