grievances

NOUN

complaint, gripe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

grief hardship injustice objection outrage resentment sorrow unhappiness

STRONG

affliction beef bellyache blast case cross damage distress flack grouse holler hoo-ha howl injury jeremiad kick knock pain rap rigor roar rumble squawk stink trial tribulation trouble violence wrong yell

WEAK

ax to grind big stink pain in the neck

Antonyms

STRONGEST

delight happiness joy

STRONG

advantage aid assistance benefit blessing comfort compliment favor good health health help peace pleasure praise right

WEAK

flattery

Example Sentences

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grievances

Young Americans have legitimate grievances about housing, debt and concentrated economic power.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

That lack of communication was high on the list of grievances voiced by protestors in rallies against Fedorov's removal, and again on Wednesday.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

"The memes, posters and slogans suggested grievances extending well beyond exam paper leaks."

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

As we talked, a young man approached and told Lopez he’d seen her airing her grievances on TV news.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

Responsibilities have fallen away from them, obligations, old hates and grievances; now for a short while they can play again like children, but this time without the pain.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood