Synonyms of grievances

grievances

noun

plural of grievance

1

as in grudges

a lingering ill will towards a person for a real or imagined wrong

this is no place to air your grievances against him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grudges
• resentments
• scores
• hostilities
• downs
• complaints
• condemnations
• animosities
• antagonisms
• enmities
• antipathies
• malices
• spleens
• spites
• offenses
• umbrages
• peeves
• piques
• rancors
• malevolences
• venoms
• dudgeons
• despites
• huffs

2

as in complaints

an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment

she decided to file a formal grievance against the utility company

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complaints
• whines
• moans
• gripes
• laments
• fusses
• bitches
• beefs
• grumbles
• whimpers
• plaints
• squawks
• objections
• protests
• murmurs
• grouses
• bleats
• wails
• whinges
• carps
• grouches
• hollers
• challenges
• expostulations
• misereres
• yammers
• remonstrances
• quibbles
• kvetches
• stinks
• demurs
• niggles
• kicks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliments
• commendations
• plaudits
• praises
• sanctions
• acclaim
• approvals
• endorsements
• applauses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grievances

In summer as well as in winter, beneath a beach umbrella just as much as under the cold carapace of a Toronto sky in December, rap’s pretty boy little brother is sort of always talking about the many grievances he’s picked up along the way. — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026

During his lifetime, no book of Twain’s sold as well as quickly, fueling his chronic grievances with publishers. — Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026

Based on the data, 71% of the 485 grievances were deemed as unfounded or rejected by detention center officials. — Vanessa Romo, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026

That makes personal information easier to access and act upon at a time when grievances are becoming more personal and public anger is increasingly directed at individuals. — Control Risks, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Makary tried to assuage industry grievances, in part by announcing new programs designed to streamline or accelerate drug approvals. — Matthew Perrone, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Makary attempted to assuage industry grievances, in part by announcing new programs designed to streamline or accelerate drug approvals. — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

No oral history, no tell-all, no anonymous former executive airing grievances. — Jeff Rabhan, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

Among the pieces of evidence found by authorities in Mangione’s backpack was a notebook that detailed his apparent grievances against the industry. — Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026