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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grievances

He has opened up on his past troubles, present grievances, and at times promoted the virtues of crypto.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

Ochieng described this latest mutiny as evidence of longstanding grievances within Niger's own military, compounded by the pressure the soldiers have been facing.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

In 2022, the Sussexes aired their royal grievances in a Netflix documentary.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

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

Finally, the compromise called for a special impartial committee to be created to hear the policemen’s grievances.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler