beanstanden
Translation
to object to, to complain about, to find fault with, to challenge
Examples
Der Kunde beanstandete die mangelhafte Lieferung.
The customer complained about the defective delivery.
Es gab nichts zu beanstanden.
There was nothing to complain about.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to object to sth. The customer objected to the quality of the product.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to criticize, to complain, to find fault with; Antonyms: to praise, to accept
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'be-' (acting upon something) and 'Anstand' (in this context, 'objection'). So, it means to apply an objection to something.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'to put a stand against' something, signifying an objection or complaint.