Complaint Definition & Meaning
complaint
- noun
- an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
- (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow
- an expression of grievance or resentment
- (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based
- (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny"
"Complaint" in song lyrics
See how complaint is used in real songs:
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"In the process of explaining my complaint"
Eyedea (Puppy Dogs and Ice Cream) — Puppy Dogs and Ice Cream Jam 5 -
"You hear the same word twice and wanna file a complaint"
J-Live — Don't Play -
"File a complaint"
Mac Dre f/ Young Dru — Mafioso
Words that rhyme with complaint
Usage tips for "complaint"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does complaint mean?
- an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow an expression of grievance or resentment (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny"
- What part of speech is complaint?
- Complaint is a noun.
- How many definitions does complaint have?
- Complaint has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).