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| 1. | [ verb ] express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness | |
| Synonyms: | plain sound_off quetch kvetch kick | |
| Examples: | "My mother complains all day" "She has a lot to kick about" |
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| Related terms: | cheer protest murmur grouch nag rail deplore report gripe bleat backbite whine repine gripe complaint | |
| 2. | [ verb ] (law) make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge | |
| Examples: | "The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client" |
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| Related terms: | charge charge | |
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