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noun

Definition of gripenext
as in whine
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment I would rather not listen to gripes about your latest disasters in the dating game

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gripe

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verb

1
as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts constant complaints from the customers griped her to the point where she started snapping back

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2
as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely her tendency to gripe constantly drove everyone away

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“Gripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gripe. Accessed 1 Feb. 2023.

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