complain 2
verbdomain: v speaking
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge
Examples
- 1.The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client
Hypernym
charge 7
verb
make an accusatory claim
EnglishDerivationally related form
complaint 5
noun
(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense
complaint 4
noun
(civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based
complainant 1
noun
a person who brings an action in a court of law
