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(), v. i.[imp. & p. p.Complained (); p. pr. & vb. n.Complaining.] [F. complaindre, LL. complangere; com- + L. plangere to strike, beat, to beat the breast or head as a sign of grief, to lament. See Plaint.] 1. 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. 2. To make a formal accusation; to make a charge. Now, Master Shallow, you'll complain of me to the king? Shak. Syn. -- To repine; grumble; deplore; bewail; grieve; mourn; regret; murmur. Complain" v. t.To lament; to bewail. [Obs.] They might the grievance inwardly complain. Daniel. By chaste Lucrece's soul that late complain'd Her wrongs to us. Shak. スポンサード リンク
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