Synonyms of complains

complains

verb

present tense third-person singular of complain

as in whines

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

the time-honored tradition of new recruits complaining about the food in the mess hall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• whines
• screams
• moans
• mutters
• grumbles
• growls
• worries
• whimpers
• squeals
• cries
• grouses
• whinges
• kvetches
• nags
• squawks
• kicks
• gripes
• murmurs
• yammers
• bellyaches
• inveighs
• hollers
• wails
• bitches
• fusses
• bleats
• beefs
• yowls
• grumps
• grouches
• caterwauls
• keens
• kicks up a fuss
• protests
• repines
• croaks
• carps
• grizzles
• crabs
• yaups
• kicks up a stink
• maunders
• laments
• yawps
• sobs
• objects (to)
• quarrels (with)
• bewails
• bemoans
• quibbles
• deplores
• cavils
• frets
• blubbers
• stews

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rejoices
• delights
• accepts
• takes
• tolerates
• endures
• bears
• commends
• applauds
• cheers
• crows
• countenances