complain
//kəmˈpleɪn//
Verb
complainInfinitive
complainPresent tense
complainedPast tense
complainedPast participle
complainingPresent participle
complainsThird-person singular
1
to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
She complained about the noise from the construction site.
2
to state that something is wrong or unsatisfactory, especially to someone in authority
She complained to the manager about the poor service.
3
to report pain or illness
She complained of a headache and went to lie down.