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Grievance

noun
/ˈɡɹi.vəns/
Word Frequency: 2.3

Definitions

1.nounSomething which causes grief.
2.nounA wrong or hardship suffered, which is the grounds of a complaint.
3.nounFeelings of being wronged; outrage.
4.nounA complaint or annoyance.
5.nounA formal complaint, especially in the context of a unionized workplace.
"If you want the problem fixed, you'll have to file a grievance with the city."
6.nounViolation of regulations or objectionable behavior.

Synonyms

grudgescorecomplaintacrimonyresentmentgriefpaininsulttortmalicedamagedispleasure

Rhymes With

chievance
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