kəmˈpleɪn v.intr. 1 (often foll. by
about,
at, or
that + clause) express dissatisfaction (complained at
the state of the
room; is
always complaining). 2 (foll. by of) a
announce that
one is suffering
from (an ailment) (complained of a headache). b state a
grievance concerning (complained of the delay). 3
make a
mournful sound;
groan,
creak under a strain. øøcomplainer n. complainingly adv. [ME f. OF complaindre (stem complaign-) f. med.L complangere
bewail (as
COM-, plangere planctlament)]