gripe

²gripe

noun

Definition of GRIPE

1

archaic : clutch, grasp; broadly : control, mastery

2

: a pinching spasmodic intestinal pain —usually used in plural

3

: grievance, complaint

Examples of GRIPE

1. <I would rather not listen to gripes about your latest disasters in the dating game.>

First Known Use of GRIPE

13th century

Related to GRIPE

Synonyms: beef, bitch, bleat, carp, fuss, grievance, complaint, grouch, grouse, grumble, holler, kvetch, lament, miserere, moan, murmur, plaint, squawk, wail, whimper, whine, whinge [British], yammer

Related Words: challenge, demur, expostulation, kick, niggle [chiefly British], objection, protest, quibble, remonstrance, stink

Near Antonyms: commendation, compliment, plaudit; acclaim, applause, praise; approval, endorsement (also indorsement), sanction

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