Synonyms of complained

complained

verb

past tense of complain

as in screamed

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

• screamed
• whined
• moaned
• muttered
• grumbled
• worried
• bitched
• growled
• groused
• whimpered
• griped
• squealed
• kicked
• cried
• murmured
• nagged
• squawked
• protested
• wailed
• hollered
• inveighed
• grumped
• whinged
• beefed
• carped
• bleated
• grouched
• kvetched
• bellyached
• keened
• yammered
• yowled
• fussed
• crabbed
• grizzled
• caterwauled
• croaked
• repined
• kicked up a fuss
• sobbed
• maundered
• yawped
• lamented
• quibbled
• objected (to)
• quarreled (with)
• fretted
• bemoaned
• deplored
• bewailed
• stewed
• blubbered
• caviled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• delighted
• rejoiced
• accepted
• took
• endured
• tolerated
• bore
• crowed
• applauded
• commended
• cheered
• countenanced

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of complained

In recent years, homeowners, developers and businesses have complained that navigating the Planning Department can be complicating and confusing. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

In August, after Aces guard Jackie Young complained about a fan during a game in Indiana, the Fever said security found no Fan Code of Conduct violation. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

But these new rules came with downsides, as smaller schools, women and Olympic athletes, fans and coaches complained about power conferences consolidating power. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

Many viewers complained that attendees and news outlets that were at the Peacock Theater were spoiling the roughly two-hour show by posting live updates on social media. — Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026

Krzysztof Rulka, another resident, complained that alerts were now coming too often, leaving people confused about their meaning. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

But the final nail in Aaliyah’s coffin was hammered in when original Tribe target Jenna Doore told Brady Booker that Aaliyah complained about his behavior in the challenge. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026

The measure requires stronger guidelines and scrutiny before any money is awarded after some lawmakers complained about a lack of vetting and transparency. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026

However, American officials have complained that China has not upheld its end of the bargain. — Jennifer Pak, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026