01 v. i. To give utterance to expression of grief, pain, censure, regret. etc.; to lament; to murmur; to find fault; -- commonly used with of. Also,…
imp. & p. p.
Complained; p. pr. & vb. n.
Complaining
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To give utterance to expression of grief, pain, censure, regret. etc.; to lament; to murmur; to find fault; -- commonly used with of. Also, to creak or squeak, as a timber or wheel.“O loss of sight, of thee I most complain!” — Milton.
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To make a formal accusation; to make a charge.“Now, Master Shallow, you'll complain of me to the king?” — Shak.