com|plaint

com|plaint
com|plaint «kuhm PLAYNT», noun.
1. the act of complaining; a voicing of dissatisfaction; finding fault: »

Her letter is filled with complaints about the food at camp.

2. an accusation; charge that an offense has been committed: »

The judge heard the complaint and ordered an investigation.

3. a cause for complaining; grievance: »

Her main complaint is that she has too much work to do.

4. an illness; disease: »

A cold is a very common complaint.

SYNONYM(S): sickness, ailment, malady.
5. an expression of grief; lamentation; plaint.
[< Old French complainte < complaindre; see etym. under complain (Cf.complain)]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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