Meaning & Definition of Complaint in English
English⟶
Complaint
/kəmplent/
noun
1. An often persistent bodily disorder or disease
- A cause for complaining
synonym:
- ailment,
- complaint,
- ill
2. (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow
synonym:
- complaint
3. An expression of grievance or resentment
synonym:
- complaint
4. (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based
synonym:
- complaint
5. (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense
- "He was arrested on a charge of larceny"
synonym:
- charge,
- complaint
Examples of using
Tom lodged his complaint with the manager.
We try to follow up on every complaint.
Is that a complaint?