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noun

Definition of gripesnext
plural of gripe
as in whines
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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gripes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of gripe
1
as in annoys
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 complains
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely her tendency to gripe constantly drove everyone away

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  1. complaints
  2. grievances
  3. irritates
Noun
  • However, Select has received a high level of customer service complaints.
    Ana Staples, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Suspension One of our only complaints about the RAV4 has been the ride on rougher dirt roads.
    Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of complaints
Noun
  • Mangione is seen as a hero by some people who have grievances with corporate America and the private healthcare industry.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Quad’s grievances spill over into her relationship with Heavenly, which ties into Heavenly and Quad mocking Sweet Tea on social media.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of grievances
Verb
  • There’s also a scene where Sylvie confronts Bob about never talking about his past, a subject that irritates him because of its irrelevance to his larger project.
    Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Chafing Chafing occurs when skin rubs against skin or clothing, causing friction that irritates the skin.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of irritates
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