complain
verb (used without object)
to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault.
has complained
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present perfectof complain (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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He also has complained to confidants that the interim peace deal was ultimately meaningless, officials said, and that he always knew it wasn’t going to work.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jul. 31, 2026
Iran has complained about U.S. government restrictions that forced them to spend limited time in the Los Angeles area before and after its matches, quickly returning to its base camp in Tijuana.
From Los Angeles Times β Jun. 22, 2026
Musk has complained that he doesn’t control enough of Tesla’s stock in recent years.
From Barron's β Apr. 23, 2026
Homan rarely speaks to the secretary and has complained repeatedly to White House officials about her and Lewandowski.
From The Wall Street Journal β Feb. 13, 2026
But she has complained of none of this.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
