gripes
Minor persistent complaints
Gripes are complaints, usually minor and persistent: I'm tired of hearing your gripes about the commute.
The verb gripe means to complain in this nagging way.
Gripes can also refer to sharp intestinal pains—griping in the gut.
Gripe water is a traditional remedy for colicky babies.
To have a gripe with someone is to have a grievance against them.
Muttering in discontent
- objectionExpression of disapproval
- whiningProlonged nasal complaining
- moaningProlonged sound of distress
- bellyachingPersistent petty complaining
carping · nitpicking · quibbling · faultfinding · dissatisfaction · discontent · protest · criticism
grumbling
Muttering in discontent
- objectionExpression of disapproval
- whiningProlonged nasal complaining
- moaningProlonged sound of distress
bellyaching · carping · nitpicking · quibbling · faultfinding · dissatisfaction · discontent · protest · criticism · nagging
cramps
Involuntary muscle tightening
- colicSpasmodic abdominal distress
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- indigestionPainful stomach after meals
stomach · abdominal · spasms · flatulence · nausea · dyspepsia · gastritis · bellyache · gut · discomfort
- complaintscomplaint, complain, complaints, complaint form, complaint letter
- annoyancesannoyance, annoyances, irritations, irritation, nuisance
- Complainerscomplainers, whiners, grumblers, moaners, complainer
- gripingcomplaining, grumbling, grousing, kvetching, moaning
- trivialitiestrivia, trifles, minutiae, small potatoes, peanuts
- displeasuredispleasure, dissatisfaction, discontent, annoyance, irritation
gripespraises
Verbally commends
compliments · commends · lauds · applauds · extols
gripesrejoices
Feels and shows elation
celebrates · appreciates · delights · exults · revels
- come to gripsEngage seriously with
- come to grips withEngage seriously with
- vice gripsSelf-clamping hand tool
- vise gripsSelf-clamping adjustable pliers
- get to grips withBegin to understand fully
- hand gripsSurfaces for grasping
gripe, grips, griping, griped, gripper, griper, grippingly, gripers, regripped