ALL meanings of complaining
com·plain
C c - noun complaining Present participle of complain. 1
- verb without object complaining to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault: He complained constantly about the noise in the corridor. 1
- verb without object complaining to tell of one's pains, ailments, etc.: to complain of a backache. 1
- verb without object complaining to make a formal accusation: If you think you've been swindled, complain to the police. 1
- noun complaining The act by which someone complaints; a complaint. 0