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gripe

noun as in complaint

verb as in complain

verb as in pain, annoy

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Example Sentences

Watters also griped that the fire chief had marched in Pride parades and claimed, "California is committing suicide before our very eyes. DEI is deadly."

From Salon

Yet her chronic issue is that she complains gratuitously, stacking her gripes into a wall so that even the people who want to help — a doctor, a dentist — give up.

Or maybe do get me started, because we have three-plus hours of blogging to go and, well, what else are we gonna do but gripe?

A third member, however, griped that so many supplicants crowd the place these days that he sometimes can’t get a table.

Audiences were fascinated by how quickly favor turns in Edward Berger’s film, but it felt all too familiar watching men grovel and gripe over authority, at least until a twist changes the ranks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for gripe?

Gripe is an informal word meaning to complain, especially naggingly or about petty things.

Similarly informal verbs include grumble, grouse, and carp. The slang verb bellyache is even more informal. Someone who’s griping might be said to be groaning and moaning.

Gripe can also be used as a noun meaning a complaint (especially a petty one). A gripe is a kind of grievance.

How do you use gripe in a sentence?

Gripe is pretty informal and is usually used in negative contexts.

Here are some examples of gripe in a sentence:

  • He always gripes about his old job—he should just move on.
  • Quit your griping and just get to work!
  • I have a few gripes about the way things were handled, but they’re pretty minor.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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