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complaint

The word “complaint” has 2 syllables: com-plaint

It's pronounced as /kəmˈpleɪnt/

What is synonym and antonym for complaint?

In the thesaurus, “complaint” has 139 synonyms and 28 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for complaint along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for complaint

Antonyms for complaint

Meanings of complaint

  • noun
    1. The act of complaining.
    2. A grievance, problem, difficulty, or concern.
    3. In a civil action, the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim is based; The purpose is to give notice to the adversary of the nature and basis of the claim asserted.
    4. In criminal law, the preliminary charge or accusation made by one person against another to the appropriate court or officer, usually a magistrate. However, court proceedings, such as a trial, cannot be instituted until an indictment or information has been handed down against the defendant.
    5. A bodily disorder or disease; the symptom of such a disorder.

Example Sentences

  • The customer filed a complaint about the delayed shipment.
  • The manager listened carefully to every complaint from the employees.
  • She submitted a formal complaint regarding the noisy neighbors.
  • His complaint was taken seriously by the school administration.
  • The company resolved the complaint quickly to maintain good customer relations.

On this page you'll find 167 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to complaint, such as: acceptance, acclaim, accusation, acquiescence, affection, agreement, ail.

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