English to Afrikaans Meaning of complain - kla

Complain :

kla

verb

kla, kerm, vervolg, gebrom, beesvleis, treur, Croon, beween, Yammer, klaag, gekwaak, Grouch, hoen, hef, beweer, beskuldig, teef, blaam, sensuur, berispe, verwyt, vermaan

Complain :: klaComplained :: geklaComplainer :: klagerComplainers :: klaComplaining :: klaComplains :: kla

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Definitions of complain in English

Verb(1) express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness(2) make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge

Examples of complain in English

(1) Authors complain loud enough when their publishers don't do it.(2) her husband began to complain of headaches(3) People always complain about the lack of explanation.(4) let the warbling flute complain(5) This lawlessness had led locals to hold protest marches and complain about the lack of action by police.(6) Part of this comes from her old-fashioned view that one does not complain about such annoyances.(7) As if to torment them further, the steps creaked, complaining with each step they made loud enough to wake the dead.(8) I imagine the police coming when a neighbor complains about the smell from the drains.(9) When one of the rescue party complains of chest pains, the Air Corps lift him from one of the boats.(10) Critics have also complained bitterly that the board failed to release financial records despite promises to do so.(11) In Mumbai restaurants, customers were complaining about the quality of onions they were being served.(12) A week after the wedding the bride's mother complains of pains in her stomach.(13) Do we really want the carpers and complainers , of whatever creed, to get programmes banned?(14) McClelland put air conditioning in a local church, and the pastor never complained about the noise again.(15) The young have complained to me that the trouble with our leadership is that when they explain, it insults their intelligence.(16) She said local people had complained bitterly about the lack of notice for the plan to extend the deadline by a year.

Related Phrases of complain

(1) complain about ::

kla oor

(2) complain of ::

kla oor

Related Phrases of complain

(1) complain about ::

kla oor

(2) complain of ::

kla oor

Synonyms

Verb

1. protest ::

protes

2. grumble ::

gebrom

3. whine ::

geteem

4. bleat ::

balke

5. carp ::

karp

6. cavil ::

vitterij

7. grouse ::

hoen

8. make a fuss ::

maak 'n ophef

9. object ::

voorwerp

10. speak out ::

praat uit

11. criticize ::

kritiseer

12. find fault ::

vind fout

13. kick up a fuss ::

skop 'n bohaai

14. raise a stink ::

verhoog 'n stink

15. bellyache ::

buikpijn

16. moan ::

kla

17. snivel ::

neus verkoudheid

18. beef ::

beesvleis

19. bitch ::

teef

20. sound off ::

klink af

21. gripe ::

gryp

22. kvetch ::

kvetch

Antonyms

1. crow ::

kraai

2. delight ::

vreugde

3. rejoice ::

verbly

Different Forms

complain, complained, complainer, complainers, complaining, complains

Word Example from TV Shows

- What does Leonard COMPLAIN about? - Your driving.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 7

You know, if you'd like, I could call your landlord and COMPLAIN.

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 7

When you play Chutes and Ladders, do you COMPLAIN

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 4

So after drinks with Bernadette, I get home, and Penny calls to COMPLAIN about her.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 2

and I might COMPLAIN about my ex a lot.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 12

Examples of complain from TV Shows

- What does Leonard COMPLAIN about? - Your driving.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 7

You know, if you'd like, I could call your landlord and COMPLAIN.

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 7

When you play Chutes and Ladders, do you COMPLAIN

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 4

So after drinks with Bernadette, I get home, and Penny calls to COMPLAIN about her.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 2

and I might COMPLAIN about my ex a lot.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 12

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