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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Bing had complained of harassment and left behind a manifesto filled with resentment.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
31 July 2025
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Your job should challenge you—not drain you to the point of resentment.—
Sherry Taylor,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Organizers had to tell Latino members not to attend the vigil for fear ICE agents would show up at the church, the complaint said.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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The Kroger in the Holiday Manor Shopping Center and another location on Westport Road both faced complaints to Louisville health department officials regarding the possible presence of rodents, as well.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
Noun
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However, in my view, holding grudges is mentally and emotionally draining and doesn’t help resolve the issue or move forward.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
4 Aug. 2025
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Two people from families who hold grudges against each other fall in love and die for each other.—
H. Jiahong Pan,
Twin Cities,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Moscow’s escalating air war and the distinctive whine of Shaheds is now forcing Ukrainians out of their beds and into shelters and metro stations on an almost-nightly basis.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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That is, until you are subjected to the relentless whine of mosquitoes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 July 2025
Noun
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No mess, no fuss At first glance, a belt drive and internal gear hub seem the perfect match for a gravel bike.—
Eric Bangeman,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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The promise was simple: split payments, no interest, no fuss.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
18 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 7 Aug. 2025.
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