plaint

[pleynt]

plaint Definition

• 1. a lament or complaint
• 2. a lawsuit or formal legal complaint

Using plaint: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "plaint" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The plaint of the people was heard by the government.

• Example

  The plaint of the woman was ignored by the authorities.

• Example

  He filed a plaint against the company for breach of contract.

plaint Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for plaint

• complaint
• grievance
• lament
• bitterness
• discontent

Antonyms for plaint

• praise
• compliment

Phrases with plaint

• plaint and woe

  a phrase used to describe a state of sadness or grief

  Example

  She was filled with plaint and woe after her husband passed away.

• file a plaint

  to submit a formal legal complaint or lawsuit

  Example

  He decided to file a plaint against the company for wrongful termination.

• plaint of the heart

  a deep emotional pain or sorrow

  Example

  The plaint of the heart can be felt in times of great loss or tragedy.

Origins of plaint

from Old French 'plainte', from Latin 'plangere', meaning 'to strike, beat, lament'

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Summary: plaint in Brief

The term 'plaint' [pleynt] refers to a lament or complaint, often used in legal contexts as a formal complaint or lawsuit. It is synonymous with 'complaint' and 'grievance,' and can be used in phrases like 'plaint and woe' to describe a state of sadness or grief. 'File a plaint' means to submit a formal legal complaint or lawsuit.