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C2 Level Wordlist - Complaint and Criticism

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Complaint and Criticism, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary

to argue and express one's disagreement or objection to something

Ex: When the employees learned about the proposed pay cuts , remonstrated with the management .
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to grouch
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to express unhappiness in an irritable manner

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to kvetch
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to complain or whine persistently and often about trivial matters

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to carp
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to complain or criticize persistently, often about trivial issues

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to argue over unimportant things or to complain about them

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to strongly and harshly criticize someone or something

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to find fault or criticize small, insignificant details

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to berate
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to criticize someone angrily and harshly

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to rail
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to strongly and angrily criticize or complain about something

Ex: The parent did n't hesitate rail at the school administration for their handling of a bullying incident .
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to severely criticize, often with the intention of correcting someone's behavior or actions

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to criticize someone for doing or saying something that one believes to be wrong

Ex: The upbraided the players for their lack of dedication during practice .
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to rant
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to speak loudly, expressing strong opinions or complaints

Ex: During the class discussion , the student started rant about the unfairness of the grading system , passionately sharing their grievances .
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to cavil
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to make objections, often over small details without a good reason

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to demur
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to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance

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to whinge
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to complain in a persistent and annoying manner

Ex: Jenny 's friends avoided inviting her to outings because she whinge about every little detail .
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to bleat
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to express dissatisfaction in a way that is annoying or repetitive

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to beef
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to express one's dissatisfaction about something, often informally

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to strongly criticize or condemn

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to identify or point out flaws, errors, or shortcomings in someone or something

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