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k-uh-m-PLAYNT/kəmˈpleɪnt/

A complaint is a statement that you are not satisfied: make / file / deal with a complaint; a complaint about the noise. Complain is the verb — never “a complain.” A criticism can be about quality of ideas, not only service. Letter of complaint is a classic B1 writing task.

Meaning

A statement that you are not satisfied with something.

Examples

• “The hotel received a complaint about the noise.”
• “We received several complaints about the heating.”
• “If you have a complaint, speak to the manager.”

Good to know

make / file a complaint. complaint about. Verb: complain. Exam task: letter of complaint. Not “a complain.”

Near in meaning

criticism

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