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English noun: grievance

1. grievance (feeling) a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation


SamplesHolding a grudge.
Settling a score.


Synonymsgrudge, score


Broader (hypernym)bitterness, gall, rancor, rancour, resentment

2. grievance (communication) an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice


Broader (hypernym)allegation

3. grievance (communication) a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action


Broader (hypernym)complaint









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