| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | air a grievance | express a complaint publicly |
| 2. | bash | criticize harshly and informally |
| 3. | beef | complain informally about something |
| 4. | bellyache | complain in a tiresome way |
| 5. | bemoan | complain sadly about a situation |
| 6. | berate | criticize angrily at length |
| 7. | bleat | complain weakly or repeatedly |
| 8. | carp | complain about small faults |
| 9. | castigate | criticize severely |
| 10. | cavil | complain about minor details |
| 11. | censure | express formal disapproval |
| 12. | condemn | criticize strongly as wrong |
| 13. | crab | complain irritably about something |
| 14. | criticize | express disapproval of something |
| 15. | cry foul | complain that something is unfair |
| 16. | decry | publicly criticize or condemn |
| 17. | demur | raise doubts or objections |
| 18. | denounce | publicly condemn or criticize |
| 19. | deplore | express strong disapproval or regret |
| 20. | dissent | express disagreement or objection |
| 21. | drone on | complain tediously for too long |
| 22. | enter a protest | formally state an objection |
| 23. | expostulate | object earnestly or reasoningly |
| 24. | express discontent | state dissatisfaction with something |
| 25. | express displeasure | show or state unhappiness |
| 26. | express dissatisfaction | state unhappiness about something |
| 27. | fault | criticize or find blame with |
| 28. | file a complaint | submit a formal complaint |
| 29. | find fault | criticize or complain about defects |
| 30. | flay | criticize very harshly |
| 31. | fulminate | complain or condemn loudly |
| 32. | fuss | complain over small matters |
| 33. | go off | complain angrily or suddenly |
| 34. | go on | complain at length |
| 35. | gripe | complain about something annoying |
| 36. | groan | complain with weary displeasure |
| 37. | grouse | complain grumpily or persistently |
| 38. | grumble | complain in a low, unhappy way |
| 39. | harangue | complain or lecture at length |
| 40. | harp | complain repeatedly about one thing |
| 41. | have a go at | criticize or complain about |
| 42. | inveigh | complain or protest bitterly |
| 43. | kick about | complain informally about |
| 44. | kick up a fuss | complain noisily about something |
| 45. | knock | criticize informally |
| 46. | kvetch | complain habitually or fussily |
| 47. | lambaste | criticize harshly and angrily |
| 48. | lament | complain sadly about something |
| 49. | launch a protest | begin objecting strongly |
| 50. | lay into | criticize or attack verbally |
| 51. | lodge a complaint | make an official complaint |
| 52. | make a complaint | formally say something is wrong |
| 53. | make a fuss | complain with unnecessary attention |
| 54. | make a scene | complain publicly and dramatically |
| 55. | make a stink | complain loudly and angrily |
| 56. | moan | complain in a miserable way |
| 57. | murmur | complain quietly or indirectly |
| 58. | mutter | complain quietly under one’s breath |
| 59. | nag | complain or criticize repeatedly |
| 60. | niggle | complain about petty details |
| 61. | nitpick | complain about tiny faults |
| 62. | object | express disagreement or opposition |
| 63. | pan | criticize severely |
| 64. | pillory | criticize publicly and severely |
| 65. | pipe up | speak to complain or object |
| 66. | pop off | complain impulsively or angrily |
| 67. | protest | object strongly to something |
| 68. | put up a protest | make an objection or complaint |
| 69. | quibble | complain about trivial points |
| 70. | rail | complain angrily and loudly |
| 71. | raise a grievance | make a formal complaint |
| 72. | raise objections | state reasons for opposing something |
| 73. | rant | complain angrily at length |
| 74. | rave | complain wildly or angrily |
| 75. | register a complaint | formally record dissatisfaction |
| 76. | remonstrate | protest or complain forcefully |
| 77. | repine | complain with discontent |
| 78. | reproach | express blame or disappointment |
| 79. | shoot off | complain rashly or loudly |
| 80. | snivel | complain in a weak, tearful way |
| 81. | sound off | complain loudly and freely |
| 82. | spout off | complain loudly and foolishly |
| 83. | squawk | complain loudly and sharply |
| 84. | squeal | complain loudly or shrilly |
| 85. | take exception | object to something offendedly |
| 86. | take issue | object to something said or done |
| 87. | take umbrage | object with offended feelings |
| 88. | tear into | criticize angrily and forcefully |
| 89. | upbraid | scold or criticize severely |
| 90. | vent | express complaints or anger |
| 91. | ventilate | express complaints publicly |
| 92. | voice a complaint | state dissatisfaction aloud |
| 93. | voice concerns | express worries or objections |
| 94. | voice discontent | express unhappiness or dissatisfaction |
| 95. | voice displeasure | state that one is unhappy |
| 96. | voice dissatisfaction | say one is unhappy about something |
| 97. | whine | complain in an irritating way |
| 98. | whinge | complain persistently and annoyingly |
| 99. | yammer | complain noisily and persistently |
| 100. | yelp | complain sharply or suddenly |