grievance
Translation
complaint, injustice, resentment
Examples
He has a grievance against his former employer.
He has a grievance against his former employer.
The union filed a formal grievance.
The union filed a formal grievance.
Grammar Patterns
((a grievance)) ((against sb./sth.)) a complaint against (sb./sth.) He has a grievance against his former employer.
((to file/lodge a grievance)) to make a formal complaint The union filed a formal grievance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: complaint, objection, injustice
Etymology
From Old French 'grevance' meaning 'injury, misfortune', from 'grever' meaning 'to burden', related to 'grief'.
Memory Tips
A 'grievance' is something that causes you 'grief' and makes you want to complain.