"complaint" meaning in English

See complaint in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /kʌmˈpleɪnt/ Audio: en-us-complaint.ogg [US] Forms: complaint [singular], complaints [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A complaint is an expression of dissatisfaction
    Sense id: simple-complaint-en-noun-Qu0N7Rlb
  2. A complaint is a small medical problem.
    Sense id: simple-complaint-en-noun-7tvIrQDE
     
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