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

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grievances

In the current protest wave, placards and chants mainly take aim at education grievances, social inequalities and the rising cost of living – though each country also comes with its own unique set of complaints.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

As long as Luka’s list of grievances is long.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Thursday was to host a meeting of top officials from France's main parties to hear their grievances and seek cooperation.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

He said that while the result was within his expectations, he felt that awareness of the independence movement and its grievances had been raised.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

The authorities asked us to nominate a spokesman to express our grievances, and I was chosen.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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