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Definition complain of in American English

complain of phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to say that something bad has happened

Example

Refugees had complained of being robbed and beaten by officials.

Synonyms and related words
complain mutter lodge
2

to say that you have a pain or are sick

Example

She had been complaining of headaches.

Definition complain of in American English