Definition of complains

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • complains is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
  • complains is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
  • complains is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of complains


  • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness (verb)

    Examples

    1. My mother complains all day

    Synonyms

    1. kick
    2. kvetch
    3. plain
    4. quetch
    5. sound off
  • make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge (verb)

    Examples

    1. The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client

See definition of complains in Merriam Webster