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- [grahyp]
- /graɪp/
- /ɡraɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [grahyp]
- /graɪp/
Definitions of gripe word
- verb without object gripe Informal. to complain naggingly or constantly; grumble. 1
- verb without object gripe to suffer pain in the bowels. 1
- verb without object gripe Nautical. (of a sailing vessel) to tend to come into the wind; to be ardent. 1
- verb with object gripe to seize and hold firmly; grip; grasp; clutch. 1
- verb with object gripe to produce pain in (the bowels) as if by constriction. 1
- verb with object gripe to distress or oppress. 1
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Origin of gripe
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English gripen, Old English grīpan; cognate with Dutch grijpen, German griefen; see grip, grope
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Parts of speech for Gripe
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gripe popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gripe
verb gripe
- moan — a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from or as if from physical or mental suffering.
- squawk — to utter a loud, harsh cry, as a duck or other fowl when frightened.
- nag — to annoy by persistent faultfinding, complaints, or demands.
- carp — A carp is a kind of fish that lives in lakes and rivers.
- grumble — to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.
noun gripe
- complaint — A complaint is a statement in which you express your dissatisfaction with a particular situation.
- grievance — a wrong considered as grounds for complaint, or something believed to cause distress: Inequitable taxation is the chief grievance.
- objection — a reason or argument offered in disagreement, opposition, refusal, or disapproval.
- aching — causing physical pain or distress: treatment for an aching back.
- affliction — An affliction is something which causes physical or mental suffering.
Antonyms for gripe
verb gripe
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- soothe — to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
- please — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
noun gripe
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- health — the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: good health; poor health.
- pleasure — the state or feeling of being pleased.
- well-being — a good or satisfactory condition of existence; a state characterized by health, happiness, and prosperity; welfare: to influence the well-being of the nation and its people.
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