/ Dictionary / Index C complain: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: com•plain Pronunciation: (kum-plān'), [key] — v.i. to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault: He complained constantly about the noise in the corridor. to tell of one's pains, ailments, etc.: to complain of a backache. to make a formal accusation: If you think you've been swindled, complain to the police. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: complain (Thesaurus) complacent complainant Related Content Daily Word Quiz: diligent Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language