grievance
/ɡɹˈivəns/ · 2 syllables
Meaning
noun
- a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
“holding a grudge” - an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice
- a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action
Synonyms for grievance
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