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gripe
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- pronunciation:
- graIp
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
gripes, griping, griped |
| definition 1: |
(informal) to complain continually; nag; grumble.
He's always griping about his boss.What is she griping about now?- synonyms:
- bellyache, complain, grouse, kick, moan
- similar words:
- cavil, grouch, growl, grumble, mutter, nag, squawk, whine
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| definition 2: |
to suffer sharp pains in the bowel.
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| related words: |
carp, complain, fuss, murmur, twinge, twitch, wail |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
(informal) to annoy or bother; irritate.
Her constant whining really gripes me.- synonyms:
- annoy, bother, irk, irritate, nettle, vex
- similar words:
- exasperate, fuss, gall, peeve, rile
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| definition 2: |
to cause to suffer sharp pains in the bowel.
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| related words: |
twinge |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
(informal) a complaint; grievance.
I have to listen to his gripes all day long.- synonyms:
- beef, bellyache, complaint, grievance
- similar words:
- cavil, grouse, growl, grumble, kick, objection, peeve, protest
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| definition 2: |
(usu. pl.) intermittent sharp pains in the bowel.
- similar words:
- bellyache, colic, cramp, twinge
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| related words: |
grip |
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| derivations: |
gripingly (adv.), griper (n.) |
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