(an instance, example, of) complaining
statement of disagreement, discontent
Cases of word usage
1) a person who makes a formal complaint in a law court (complainant)
2) a real or imagined cause for complaint or protest (grievance)
3) (a kind of) bird with feathered feet, shot for food; (to make) a complaint (grouse)
4) a complaint or protest (grumble)
5) suffering without complaint (impassively)
6) an angry argument; strong disagreement; a cause for being angry; reason for protest or complaint (quarrel)
7) a long, angry complaint or accusation (tirade)