1. (noun) ailment, complaint, ill
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
Synonyms: ill, complaint, charge, ailment
2. (noun) complaint
(formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow
Synonyms: ill, charge, ailment
3. (noun) complaint
an expression of grievance or resentment
Synonyms: ill, charge, ailment
4. (noun) complaint
(civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based
Synonyms: ill, charge, ailment
5. (noun) charge, complaint
(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense
Synonyms: direction, ailment, bearing, mission, bang, ill, heraldic bearing, commission, complaint, thrill, kick, bursting charge, care, burster, armorial bearing, charge, tutelage, billing, cathexis, explosive charge, accusation, electric charge, guardianship, flush, boot, rush
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