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grievance

griev·ance [ grvənss ] (plural griev·ances)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. reason for complaint: a cause for complaint or resentment that may or may not be well-founded

2. resentment: bitterness or anger at having received unfair treatment

3. formal objection: a formal complaint made on the basis of something that somebody feels is unfair

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