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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 lawsuit cites multiple grievances, including privacy violations, negligence and defamation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

"The UAE had brought up grievances over its quotas" going back to 2021, said Bakr.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

The announcement of the cancelled order was met with outrage from the stock’s retail fan base, with many taking to Reddit to air out grievances with Poet management.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

With faith in Operation Breakthrough, a hundred residents formed a new organization—the Tenants’ Club—to handle grievances with the DHA.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson