Synonyms: wail, lament, lamentation, plaint
Definition: a cry of sorrow and grief
Usage: their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward
Similar words: complaint
Definition: (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow
Synonyms: plaint
Definition: (United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed
Similar words: allegation
Definition: (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)
Usage: an allegation of malpractice