COMPLAINING
/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
11 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of COMPLAINING
To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
"Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours."
To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge.
"They've complained about me to the police again."
To creak or squeak, as a timber or wheel.
"the complaining bed-springs"
The act by which someone complaints; a complaint.
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
Is COMPLAINING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COMPLAINING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | c | o | m | p | l | a | i | n | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COMPLAINING
100 words from the letters in COMPLAINING
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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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