complaint

noun/kəmˈpleɪnt/CEFR B1

অভিযোগ, নালিশ

Meaning

A statement that you are not satisfied with something.

Example sentences

  • He made a complaint about the noise.সে শব্দ নিয়ে অভিযোগ করল।
  • The complaint was settled quickly.অভিযোগটি দ্রুত মীমাংসা হলো।

A common mistake

He did a complaint to the manager.→He made a complaint to the manager.

Complaints are made, not done. Or use the verb: he complained to the manager.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: grievance, objection

Antonyms: praise

Similar words, and what each means

  • grievance

    অভিযোগ, মনের ক্ষোভ

    A real or imagined cause for complaint or resentment.

  • objection

    আপত্তি

    A statement in court opposing something said or done by the other side.

Other English words for “অভিযোগ, নালিশ”

  • allegation

    A claim that someone has done something wrong, without firm proof.

  • grievance

    A real or imagined cause for complaint or resentment.

  • accusation

    A statement that somebody has done something wrong.

Opposite words

  • praise

    প্রশংসা করা

    To say good things about someone or something.

“complaint” elsewhere on EnglishBD

  • তিলকে তাল করা and “make a mountain out of a molehill” are the same complaint in two languages — a sesame seed becomes a palm fruit, a molehill becomes a mountain.

    English Idioms about Nature →

  • 'Move the goalposts' is a complaint — it says the other side changed the rules unfairly, so use it carefully with seniors.

    English Idioms about Sports →

  • Fill in the particle: 'The manager will ___ the complaint.' (investigate)

    Phrasal Verbs with Look →

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “complaint” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • অভিযোগ, নালিশ
    • • নিয়োগকারী, কর্মী সংগ্রাহক
    • • গালভরা আত্মম্ভরিতা
    • • বাইরে থেকে কিনে আনা খাবার (আমেরিকান শব্দ)
    Show the answer

    অভিযোগ, নালিশ — complaint (noun) — অভিযোগ, নালিশ. A statement that you are not satisfied with something.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “complaint”?

    • • regards
    • • grievance
    • • shortage
    • • boss
    Show the answer

    grievance — grievance — অভিযোগ, মনের ক্ষোভ. A real or imagined cause for complaint or resentment.

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