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Grievances
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Simple meaning
What does Grievances mean?
Grievances are complaints about unfair problems.
Dictionary definition
Complaints or concerns about unfair treatment or problems that need attention.
Example sentences
Grievances in a sentence
easy
The team listed its grievances before the meeting.
medium
Several grievances were discussed calmly with the principal.
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Grievances can be formal or informal, depending on the situation.
Synonyms
Words like Grievances
complaintsStatements that something is wrong or unfair.
objectionsReasons for disagreeing.
concernsIssues or worries that need attention.
Antonyms
Opposite words
approvalsExpressions of agreement.
praisesPositive comments rather than complaints.
Word family
Grievances word family
Base word
grievance
noun
grievances
Plural form.
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Practice 1
What does grievances mean?
Grievances means grievances are complaints about unfair problems.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses grievances correctly?
This sentence fits the meaning of grievances.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to grievances?
complaints is the closest match for this meaning of grievances.
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