complaint

Definition

• n. (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow
• n. an expression of grievance or resentment
• n. (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based

Word forms

Plural

complaints

Example sentences

1. n.

   She filed a complaint about the poor service at the restaurant.

2. n.

   His complaint about a headache led him to see the doctor.