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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The company accused Wilson of being motivated by personal grievances, adding that he was merely trying to retain relevance at the company.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Jamal Abdi, president of the National Iranian American Council, said that some of the sentiment comes from real grievances about corruption in Iran, such as the banker who embezzled millions before fleeing to Canada.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

He has a long history of turning personal grievances into public spectacles.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

"My guess is that there is going to be some significant expression of grievances" by Trump, according to Robert Rowland, a communications professor at the University of Kansas.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

“Do you, Kvothe, understand these grievances set against you?”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss