Definitions
make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge
Word origin
From Middle English complaynen, from Old French complaindre, from Medieval Latin complangere (“to bewail, complain”), from Latin com- (“together”) + plangere (“to strike, beat, as the breast in extreme grief, bewail”); see plain, plaint.
Used in a sentence
“Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours.”
“O loſs of ſight, of thee I moſt complain!”
“The patient complained of headache, nausea, and joint pain.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Express grievance”8 letters
02“File a grievance”8 letters
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