ALL meanings of complained
com·plain
C c - noun complained Simple past tense and past participle of complain. 1
- verb without object complained to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault: He complained constantly about the noise in the corridor. 1
- verb without object complained to tell of one's pains, ailments, etc.: to complain of a backache. 1
- verb without object complained to make a formal accusation: If you think you've been swindled, complain to the police. 1