Complaint
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəmˈpleɪnt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Complaint is a noun meaning The act of complaining.
Meaning
The act of complaining.
More Meanings
- A grievance, problem, difficulty, or concern.
- (law) In a civil action, the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim is based.
- A bodily disorder or disease; the symptom of such a disorder.
- (law) In criminal law, the preliminary charge or accusation made by one person against another to the appropriate court or officer, usually a magistrate.
Example Sentences
file complaints
noise complaints
customer complaints
He filed complaints with the housing authority.
Word Forms
- complaints
Synonyms for complaint
Depending on context, synonyms include offense, charge, charges, authorities, ailment, ill.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ailment, ill, allegation, charge, complaining, gripe.
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