Complain and Countenance

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Complain verb - To express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely.

Usage example: the time-honored tradition of new recruits complaining about the food in the mess hall

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Countenance is an antonym for complain.

Countenance verb - To have a favorable opinion of.

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Complain is an antonym for countenance.

Nearby Words: countenanced, countenancing

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