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grievance
noun
A complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action
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ˈɡɹiː.vəns
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noun
A complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action
noun
An allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice
noun
A resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
“Holding a grudge”
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Holding a grudge
Settling a score
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