1
as in resentment
a lingering ill will towards a person for a real or imagined wrong
this is no place to air your grievances against him
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2
as in complaint
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
she decided to file a formal grievance against the utility company
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Recent Examples of grievance
The document articulated the colonies' grievances and their justification for seeking autonomy.
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Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
The Enquirer has requested public records from the standards about any grievances filed against Kaiser to determine if a complaint has been filed against him for not reporting the teacher.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
But those adjustments provoked traditionalists to mount a resistance that rallied supporters using ideological grievances, not ecclesiological ones.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Either way, treat their input as a gift, not a grievance.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
The Enquirer has requested public records from the standards about any grievances filed against Kaiser to determine if a complaint has been filed against him for not reporting the teacher.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
But those adjustments provoked traditionalists to mount a resistance that rallied supporters using ideological grievances, not ecclesiological ones.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Either way, treat their input as a gift, not a grievance.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grievance
Noun
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This creates an environment of disruption, resentment, siloes and even quiet rebellion against transformation efforts.—
Kamales Lardi,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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He was also traumatized by the death of his mother, and resentment about security issues stems directly from this.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Building inspector Major construction work continues at the U.S. Federal Reserve building as U.S. President Donald Trump voices complaints about Fed Chair Jerome Powell, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 14, 2025.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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By July, the department had dismissed thousands of these complaints, raising concerns about whether each case was being dutifully considered.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
15 July 2025
Noun
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In the End, Tommy Fleetwood's Character Will Prevail Despite this awkward situation, Fleetwood has no plans to hold too many grudges about what happened.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50% on Wednesday for its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, showing that personal grudges rather than simple economics are a driving force in the U.S. leader’s use of tariffs.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
Noun
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That is, until you are subjected to the relentless whine of mosquitoes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 July 2025
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The night was punctuated with the chilling whine of approaching drones that slammed into residential areas, exploded and sent balls of orange flames into the dark during the 10-hour barrage.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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So what’s all the fuss about a 51 year old when there are much older spirits about?—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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More than 17,500 fans came out on a balmy 107-degree day in the desert to see what all the fuss was about.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Out comes another moan, this one closer to a laugh as Brandon’s face flashes a smile.—
Scott Craven,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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Suffice to say, the 2025 Cannes market will be filled with even more groans on moans than years past.—
Elsa Ramo,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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“Grievance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grievance. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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