Russian-English translations for жа́лоба

• complaint
  I have no complaints about the quality of his work, but I dont enjoy his company
  Dont come too close; Ive got this nasty complaint.
• grievance
  If you want the problem fixed, youll have to file a grievance with the city.
• gripe
  Whats griping you?
  the gripe of a sword
  the gripe of poverty
• libel
  He libelled her when he published that.
• petition
  The villagers petitioned the council to demolish the dangerous building.
• plea
  a plea for mercy