plaint

noun
UK: /pleɪnt/
US: /pleɪnt/

  1. A statement that you are unhappy or not satisfied about something.

    1. I have a plaint about the service here, it's too slow.
    2. Her plaint about the noise kept us awake all night; it was unbearable.

  2. A formal accusation or legal complaint in a court of law.

    1. The plaint was filed in court yesterday, starting the legal process.
    2. The defendant refuted every aspect of the plaint against them, hoping for dismissal.

Synonyms

grievance complaint accusation charge

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "plaint" in English means: A statement that you are unhappy or not satisfied about something., A formal accusation or legal complaint in a court of law..

The phonetic transcription of "plaint" is /pleɪnt/ in British English and /pleɪnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plaint": grievance, complaint, accusation, charge.

Example usage of "plaint": "I have a plaint about the service here, it's too slow.". More examples on the page.