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complain

a) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

Joe was always complaining about the video game.

b) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.

Theyve complained about me to the police again.

Syn: grumble, grouse, grump, bitch, beef, gripe, whine, kvetch, moan, whinge

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