Complain and Except

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Complain

Complain verb - To express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely.
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Except and complain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Except" instead a verb "Complain".
Nearby Words: complaint, complaining, complainant

Except

Except verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.
Usage example: I must except to your remark that there are no great novelists currently living
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Complain and except are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Complain" instead a verb "Except".

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drops complain drops except drops

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  • The diplomats complain to the Secretary-General, who wants to complain to the president, except that Leo asks Charlie to make sure he doesn't take the call because he knows it'll piss him off.
    Source: Ass in Ambassador
  • The students all complain about it, except for Reggie Bullnerd, who doesn't see what the big deal is because he's always getting F's.
    Source: The B Grade
  • Annoying Video Game Helper Which would be tolerable, except your party members constantly complain about the heat.
    Source: Annoying Video Game Helper
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