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GRIPE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word gripe. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word gripe. (close relations)
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bellyache
nounn
noun

• an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region

verb

• complain

complain
verbv
verb

• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

• make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge

whine
verbv
noun

• a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way

verb

• move with a whining sound

• talk in a tearful manner

• make a high-pitched, screeching noise

• complain whiningly

grumble
verbv
noun

• a loud low dull continuous noise

• a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

verb

• show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

• make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

• to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

• make a low noise

kvetch
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• (Yiddish) a constant complainer

• (Yiddish) a nagging complaint

verb

• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

moan
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

verb

• indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

protest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a formal and solemn declaration of objection

• the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent

• the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

verb

• utter words of protest

• express opposition through action or words

• affirm or avow formally or solemnly

beef
verb, nounv, n
noun

• cattle that are reared for their meat

• meat from an adult domestic bovine

• informal terms for objecting

verb

• complain

squawk
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the noise of squawking

• informal terms for objecting

verb

• utter a harsh abrupt scream

• complain

crab
nounn
noun

• decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers

• (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer

• the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22

• a quarrelsome grouch

• the edible flesh of any of various crabs

• a louse that infests the pubic region of the human body

• a stroke of the oar that either misses the water or digs too deeply

verb

• direct (an aircraft) into a crosswind

• scurry sideways like a crab

• fish for crab

• complain

grouse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil

• popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet

verb

• hunt grouse

• complain

holler
verbv
noun

• a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

• a small valley between mountains

verb

• shout out

• utter a sudden loud cry

• complain

kick
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of delivering a blow with the foot

• the swift release of a store of affective force

• the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

• informal terms for objecting

• the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs)

• a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics

verb

• drive or propel with the foot

• thrash about or strike out with the feet

• strike with the foot

• kick a leg up

• spring back, as from a forceful thrust

• stop consuming

• make a goal

• express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

whinge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• A cry.

• A peevish complaint.

verb

• To complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner.

• To whine.

Best Hypernyms For GRIPE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for gripe, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
kvetch objection complain complaint dissatisfaction grumbling kick moan plain protest quetch
Phrases (1)
sound off

Alternatives for BELLYACHE

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