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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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