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COMPLAINING

/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/

11 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun

C 3/4
O 1/1
M 3/4
P 3/4
L 1/2
A 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of COMPLAINING

verb

To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

"Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours."

verb

To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.

"They've complained about me to the police again."

verb

To creak or squeak, as a timber or wheel.

"the complaining bed-springs"

noun

The act by which someone complaints; a complaint.

Synonyms of COMPLAINING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of COMPLAINING in a Sentence

  • "Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours."
  • "They've complained about me to the police again."
  • "the complaining bed-springs"

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
3
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
25
points

Is COMPLAINING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, COMPLAINING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 25 pts

Tip: COMPLAINING uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for COMPLAINING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter complaining Total
Scrabble 31331111112 18
WWF 41442112123 25

Words You Can Make With the Letters in COMPLAINING

100 words from the letters in COMPLAINING

How to Use COMPLAINING in Word Games

COMPLAINING is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About COMPLAINING

What does COMPLAINING mean?
COMPLAINING is a verb. To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
Is COMPLAINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, COMPLAINING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is COMPLAINING worth in Scrabble?
COMPLAINING is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from COMPLAINING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in COMPLAINING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of COMPLAINING?
Synonyms of COMPLAINING include: beef, bitch, gripe, grouse, grumble, grump. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.