English word complain comes from Latin com-, Latin plangere
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| com- | Latin (lat) | |
| plangere | Latin (lat) | |
| complangere | Malayalam (mal) | |
| complaindre | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
| complaynen | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| complain | English (eng) | (intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.. (intransitive) To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.. To creak or squeak, as a timber or wheel. |