Synonyms for complaint

Noun

1. ailment, complaint, ill, disorder, upset

usage: an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

2. complaint, cry, yell

usage: (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow

3. complaint, objection

usage: an expression of grievance or resentment

4. complaint, pleading

usage: (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based

5. charge, complaint, pleading

usage: (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny"