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

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 "grievances," as Montgomerie puts it, are real and legitimate, say Farage's friends.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

Promoting slum clearance and clean water while preventing adulterated food addressed popular grievances while offering competent, uncontroversial government.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 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

I approached the meeting as another opportunity to present our grievances, and at first he seemed content to listen.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela