complain of

Frequency: 7.011.2 per million words

often used to talk about pain or illness

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Examples (10)

  • After the accident, he started to complain of sharp back pain.
  • The patient complains of difficulty breathing, especially at night.
  • She has been complaining of constant fatigue for several months.
  • Many office workers complain of eye strain from staring at screens all day.
  • Did the child complain of a stomach ache before going to bed?
  • Several hotel guests complained of a strange smell in their rooms.
  • If you begin to complain of dizziness, you should lie down immediately.
  • The elderly woman complained of feeling cold all the time.
  • During the trial, the witness complained of intimidation by the defendant.
  • It is quite common for pregnant women to complain of swollen ankles.