gripe Synonyms

gripe Meaning

Wordnet

gripe (n)

informal terms for objecting

Wordnet

gripe (v)

complain

Webster

gripe (n.)

A vulture; the griffin.

Grasp; seizure; fast hold; clutch.

That on which the grasp is put; a handle; a grip; as, the gripe of a sword.

A device for grasping or holding anything; a brake to stop a wheel.

Oppression; cruel exaction; affiction; pinching distress; as, the gripe of poverty.

Pinching and spasmodic pain in the intestines; -- chiefly used in the plural.

The piece of timber which terminates the keel at the fore end; the forefoot.

The compass or sharpness of a ship's stern under the water, having a tendency to make her keep a good wind.

An assemblage of ropes, dead-eyes, and hocks, fastened to ringbolts in the deck, to secure the boats when hoisted; also, broad bands passed around a boat to secure it at the davits and prevent swinging.

Webster

gripe (v. t.)

To catch with the hand; to clasp closely with the fingers; to clutch.

To seize and hold fast; to embrace closely.

To pinch; to distress. Specifically, to cause pinching and spasmodic pain to the bowels of, as by the effects of certain purgative or indigestible substances.

Webster

gripe (v. i.)

To clutch, hold, or pinch a thing, esp. money, with a gripe or as with a gripe.

To suffer griping pains.

To tend to come up into the wind, as a ship which, when sailing closehauled, requires constant labor at the helm.

gripe Sentence Examples

  1. My biggest gripe with the new software is its lack of intuitive features.
  2. The constant interruptions from notifications were a major gripe for many users.
  3. I have a minor gripe with the product's design, but it doesn't affect its functionality.
  4. The instructor's monotonous lectures were a constant gripe among students.
  5. My primary gripe with the restaurant was the slow service and inattentive staff.
  6. The government's decision has drawn widespread gripes from the public.
  7. I have no gripes with the quality of the work, but the deadline is unrealistic.
  8. The apartment's small size is my only gripe, but it's still a good deal.
  9. I don't have any major gripes, but there are a few minor annoyances.
  10. The company's policies have been the subject of many employee gripes.

FAQs About the word gripe

informal terms for objecting, complainA vulture; the griffin., To catch with the hand; to clasp closely with the fingers; to clutch., To seize and hold fast; to

lament, complaint, grievance,whine, fuss, moan, carp, whinge, objection, beef

compliment, applause,compliment, praise, praise, applause, commendation, commendation, indorsement, acclaim

My biggest gripe with the new software is its lack of intuitive features.

The constant interruptions from notifications were a major gripe for many users.

I have a minor gripe with the product's design, but it doesn't affect its functionality.

The instructor's monotonous lectures were a constant gripe among students.