Third person singular present tense of complain, meaning to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something. To voice grievances or concerns.
From Old French 'complaindre', from Latin 'complangere' meaning 'to bewail'. Composed of 'com-' (intensive) and 'plangere' (to strike, lament). The sense evolved from physical lamenting to verbal expression of dissatisfaction.
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