complain
verb (used without object)
to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault.
complained
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past participleof complain.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof complain.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
complainverb (used without object)to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault.
Example Sentences
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"That's enough, we're done paying the price for the capital. What injustice!" she complained.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
More recently, colleagues complained that Aiello, based in New York, seemed distracted by traveling to tend to Cesena FC, the Italian soccer team he and an investor group took a stake in several years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
The infestation came to light after neighbouring properties complained about cockroaches, despite residents there never having seen one before.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
It’s also unclear how many investors lost money, although some users complained about the token’s performance on Reddit and Pump.fun.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Backstage, he vehemently complained about the camera and said he wanted it dismantled before he continued.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
