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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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Beth Littlewood, a former canoe polo champion, spent years pursuing a string of grievances against Nuffield Health, the company she worked for as a personal trainer at its Bridgend gym.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

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

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

What were Mary's problems anyway; who "articulated her grievances," as the redheaded man had put it?

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison