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Synonyms & Antonyms of gripe
(Entry 1 of 2)
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
- I would rather not listen to gripes about your latest disasters in the dating game
Synonyms for gripe
Words Related to gripe
- challenge,
- demur,
- expostulation,
- kick,
- niggle
- [chiefly British],
- objection,
- protest,
- quibble,
- remonstrance,
- stink
Near Antonyms for gripe
- approval,
- endorsement
- (also indorsement),
- sanction
gripe
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of gripe (Entry 2 of 2)
1
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
Synonyms for gripe
Words Related to gripe
- agitate,
- discomfort,
- discompose,
- disquiet,
- distress,
- exercise,
- freak (out),
- fret,
- perturb,
- undo,
- unhinge,
- unsettle,
- upset,
- worry
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2
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
- her tendency to gripe constantly drove everyone away
Synonyms for gripe
- beef,
- bellyache,
- bitch,
- bleat,
- carp,
- caterwaul,
- complain,
- crab,
- croak,
- fuss,
- grizzle,
- grouch,
- grouse,
- growl,
- grumble,
- grump,
- holler,
- inveigh,
- keen,
- kick,
- kvetch,
- maunder
- [chiefly British],
- moan,
- murmur,
- mutter,
- nag,
- repine,
- scream,
- squawk,
- squeal,
- wail,
- whimper,
- whine,
- whinge
- [British],
- yammer,
- yawp
- (or yaup),
- yowl
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“Gripe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gripe. Accessed 19 Oct. 2021.
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