# complaining

Pronunciation: say "kuhm-PLAY-ning" /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of complain. — present participle and gerund of complain
   - Simple: Present participle of complain. Use this form for something happening now or for the act itself.
   - _The neighbors are complaining about the noise from the construction site._
   - _Complaining about the weather won't make the rain stop._

## Noun

2. The act of expressing dissatisfaction, annoyance, or a grievance about something.
   - Simple: The act of saying you are unhappy or annoyed about something.
   - _His endless complaining wore down everyone's patience by the end of the week._
   - _The manager grew tired of the constant complaining from the night shift._

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