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gripe
noun as in complaint
verb as in complain
Example Sentences
Another griped that "the only people" likely to be hurt "are the women doing this," which sounds alarmingly like a threat.
Though he did not specify to the Times whether Simon’s gripe was with his scathing 2015 comments, Garfunkel admitted to the Times, “I was a fool.”
The lawsuit, which calls Harris’s ascent to the top of the presidential ticket an “unprecedented and anti-democratic political coup,” is littered with Trump campaign gripes against the “Democratic Party establishment” and “legacy media organizations.”
Polls have consistently shown Americans are mired in a sour, griping mood when it comes to the economy, which may prove to be a significant factor in the election.
This mostly came in the form of griping that Michelle Obama was allowed to criticize him: "Obama, his wife was very nasty to me. That was not nice."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for gripe?
Gripe is an informal word meaning to complain, especially naggingly or about petty things.
Similarly informal verbs include grumble, grouse, and carp. The slang verb bellyache is even more informal. Someone who’s griping might be said to be groaning and moaning.
Gripe can also be used as a noun meaning a complaint (especially a petty one). A gripe is a kind of grievance.
How do you use gripe in a sentence?
Gripe is pretty informal and is usually used in negative contexts.
Here are some examples of gripe in a sentence:
- He always gripes about his old job—he should just move on.
- Quit your griping and just get to work!
- I have a few gripes about the way things were handled, but they’re pretty minor.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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