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complaining
com·plain C0527900 (kəm-plān′)intr.v. com·plained, com·plain·ing, com·plains 1. To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.2. To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge; file a complaint.
[Middle English compleinen, from Old French complaindre, complaign-, from Vulgar Latin *complangere : Latin com-, intensive pref.; see com- + Latin plangere, to lament; see plāk- in Indo-European roots.]
com·plain′er n.Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | complaining - expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment; "a complaining boss"complaintiveuncomplaining - not complaining; "uncomplaining courage" |
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