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plaint n

Plaint means a formal complaint or an expression of sorrow. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of plaint

  • a formal complaint or an expression of sorrow

Usage examples of plaint

The tenant filed a plaint about the broken heating system.

Her plaint for help was heard across the dark hallway.

At the memorial, her plaint over her brother's death left the hall silent.

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