Synonyms for complainer


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kuhm-pleyn
Phonetic Transcription : kəmˈpleɪn

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Définition of complainer

Origin :
  • late 14c., "find fault, lament," from stem of Old French complaindre "to lament" (12c.), from Vulgar Latin *complangere, originally "to beat the breast," from Latin com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + plangere "to strike, beat the breast" (see plague (n.)). Older sense of "lament" died out 17c. Related: Complained; complaining.
  • noun whiner
Example sentences :
  • It is for the complainer's relief, not for God's information.
  • Extract from : « The Expositor's Bible: The Psalms, Volume III » by Alexander Maclaren
  • Although Achan was the only offender, he was probably far from being the only complainer on that occasion.
  • Extract from : « The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Joshua » by William Garden Blaikie
  • I see that you think you have effectually disposed of all complaint by challenging the complainer to suggest a remedy.
  • Extract from : « The Potiphar Papers » by George William Curtis
  • Chamillart searched for the document, found it, and saw that the complainer was right.
  • Extract from : « The Memoirs of Louis XIV., His Court and The Regency, Complete » by Duc de Saint-Simon
  • "Together we make sweetest harmony," returned the bell next the complainer.
  • Extract from : « Allegories of Life » by Mrs. J. S. Adams

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