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1gripe

verb \ˈgrīp\

: to complain about something

gripedgrip·ing

Full Definition of GRIPE

transitive verb
1
archaic :  seize, grasp
2
a :  afflict, distress
b :  irritate, vex
3
:  to cause pinching and spasmodic pain in the bowels of
intransitive verb
1
:  to experience gripes
2
:  to complain with grumbling
— grip·er noun
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Origin of GRIPE

Middle English, from Old English grīpan; akin to Old High German grīfan to grasp, Lithuanian griebti
First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to GRIPE

Synonyms
aggravate, annoy, bother, bug, burn (up), chafe, eat, exasperate, frost, gall, get, grate, irritate, hack (off), irk, itch, nark [British], nettle, peeve, persecute, pique, put out, rasp, rile, ruffle, spite, vex
Antonyms
crow, delight, rejoice

Rhymes with GRIPE

Cuyp, hype, pipe, ripe, snipe, stipe, stripe, swipe, tripe, type, wipe

2gripe

noun

Definition of GRIPE

1
archaic :  clutch, grasp; broadly :  control, mastery
2
:  a pinching spasmodic intestinal pain —usually used in plural
3
:  grievance, complaint

First Known Use of GRIPE

13th century

Related to GRIPE

Synonyms
beef, bitch, bleat, carp, fuss, grievance, complaint, grouch, grouse, grumble, holler, kvetch, lament, miserere, moan, murmur, plaint, squawk, wail, whimper, whine, whinge [British], yammer
GRIPE Defined for Kids

1gripe

verb \ˈgrīp\
gripedgrip·ing

Definition of GRIPE for Kids

:  complain

2gripe

noun

Definition of GRIPE for Kids

:  complaint 1

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. gripe
  2. gripe water
  3. gripe's egg
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