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gripe

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verb \ˈgrīp\

Definition of gripe

griped

;

griping
  1. transitive verb

  2. 1 archaic :  seize, grasp

  3. 2a :  afflict, distressb :  irritate, vex griped by the new regulations

  4. 3 :  to cause pinching and spasmodic pain in the bowels of

  5. intransitive verb

  6. 1 :  to experience gripes

  7. 2 :  to complain with grumbling Students griped about having too much homework.

griper

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Examples of gripe in a Sentence

  1. All of the workers were griping about the new regulations.

  2. The students griped that they had too much homework.

Origin and Etymology of gripe

Middle English, from Old English grīpan; akin to Old High German grīfan to grasp, Lithuanian griebti


First Known Use: before 12th century

gripe Synonyms

Synonyms
aggravate, annoy, bother, bug, burn (up), chafe, eat, exasperate, frost, gall, get, grate, irritate, hack (off), irk, itch, nark [British], nettle, peeve, persecute, pique, put out, rasp, rile, ruffle, spite, vex
Antonyms
crow, delight, rejoice
Related Words
hassle, heckle; nag; inflame (also enflame), provoke, rouse; badger, bait, bullyrag (also ballyrag), devil, hagride, harass, harry, pester, plague, tease; anger, antagonize, enrage, incense, infuriate, madden, rankle, roil; agitate, discomfort, discompose, disquiet, distress, exercise, freak (out), fret, perturb, undo, unhinge, unsettle, upset, worry; affront, insult, miff, offend, outrage
Near Antonyms
appease, conciliate, mollify, oblige, pacify, placate, propitiate; delight, gladden, gratify, please, satisfy; assure, cheer, comfort, console, content, quiet, reassure, solace, soothe
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gripe

noun

Definition of gripe

  1. 1 archaic :  clutch, grasp; broadly :  control, mastery

  2. 2 :  a pinching spasmodic intestinal pain —usually used in plural

  3. 3 :  grievance, complaint Her main gripe was his utter lack of ambition.

Examples of gripe in a Sentence

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

Origin and Etymology of gripe

see 1gripe


First Known Use: 13th century

gripe Synonyms

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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GRIPE Defined for English Language Learners

gripe

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verb

Definition of gripe for English Language Learners

  • : to complain about something

GRIPE Defined for Kids

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gripe

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verb \ˈgrīp\

Definition of gripe for Students

griped

;

griping

  1. :  complain

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gripe

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noun

Definition of gripe for Students

  1. :  complaint 1

Medical Dictionary

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gripe

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verb \ˈgrīp\

Medical Definition of gripe

griped

;

griping

  2. transitive verb

    3. :  to cause pinching and spasmodic pain in the bowels of

  4. intransitive verb

    5. :  to experience gripes

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gripe

noun

Medical Definition of gripe

  1. :  a pinching spasmodic intestinal pain—usually used in plural

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