Compliment vs. Complaint
Complimentnoun
An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.
Complimentnoun
(uncountable) Complimentary language; courtesy, flattery.
Complimentnoun
misspelling of complement
Complimentverb
(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to); to express a favorable opinion (of).
Complimentverb
misspelling of complement
Complimentnoun
An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or attention; a ceremonious greeting; as, to send one's compliments to a friend.
Complimentverb
To praise, flatter, or gratify, by expressions of approbation, respect, or congratulation; to make or pay a compliment to.
Complimentverb
To pass compliments; to use conventional expressions of respect.
Complimentnoun
a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
Complimentverb
say something to someone that expresses praise;
Complimentverb
express respect or esteem for
Complimentnoun
a polite expression of praise or admiration
Complimentnoun
an act or circumstance that implies praise or respect
Complimentnoun
congratulations or praise expressed to someone
Complimentnoun
formal greetings, especially when sent as a message
Complimentverb
politely congratulate or praise (someone) for something
Complimentverb
praise (something) politely
Complimentverb
present someone with (something) as a mark of courtesy
Complaintnoun
A grievance, problem, difficulty, or concern; the act of complaining.
Complaintnoun
(legal) In a civil action, the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim is based; The purpose is to give notice to the adversary of the nature and basis of the claim asserted.
Complaintnoun
(legal) In criminal law, the preliminary charge or accusation made by one person against another to the appropriate court or officer, usually a magistrate. However, court proceedings, such as a trial, cannot be instituted until an indictment or information has been handed down against the defendant.
Complaintnoun
A consumer complaint.
Complaintnoun
A bodily disorder or disease; the symptom of such a disorder.
Complaintnoun
Expression of grief, regret, pain, censure, or resentment; lamentation; murmuring; accusation; fault-finding.
Complaintnoun
Cause or subject of complaint or murmuring.
Complaintnoun
An ailment or disease of the body.
Complaintnoun
A formal allegation or charge against a party made or presented to the appropriate court or officer, as for a wrong done or a crime committed (in the latter case, generally under oath); an information; accusation; the initial bill in proceedings in equity.
Complaintnoun
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
Complaintnoun
(formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow
Complaintnoun
an expression of grievance or resentment
Complaintnoun
(civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based
Complaintnoun
(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense;
Complaint
In legal terminology, a complaint is any formal legal document that sets out the facts and legal reasons (see: cause of action) that the filing party or parties (the plaintiff(s)) believes are sufficient to support a claim against the party or parties against whom the claim is brought (the defendant(s)) that entitles the plaintiff(s) to a remedy (either money damages or injunctive relief). For example, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) that govern civil litigation in United States courts provide that a civil action is commenced with the filing or service of a pleading called a complaint.
