grievances

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
  2. noun an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice
  3. noun a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action

Synonyms

grudge, score, grievance

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