complainer

English

Etymology

From complain +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

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• (General American) IPA^(key): /kəmˈpleɪnɚ/

Noun

complainer (plural complainers)

1. One who complains, or is known for their complaints.
2. (Scots law) A complainant (an alleged victim in a criminal trial).

Synonyms

• grumbler
• squeaky wheel
• See also Thesaurus:complainer

Derived terms

• noncomplainer

 

Translations

one who complains

• Greek:

  Ancient: γογγυστής m (gongustḗs)

• Welsh: cwynwr (cy) m, achwynwr m, achwynydd m

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