Synonyms for

Gripe

Verb / graɪp / Another word for gripe — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To complain or grumble about something.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. My brother always gripes about having to eat vegetables.
  2. I wish my boss wouldn't gripe so much about the work we do.
  3. My mom gripes about the traffic every time we drive somewhere.
  4. The students love to gripe about the amount of homework they have.
  5. I don't want to hear you gripe about your dinner, just eat it.

Quotes

  • Don't gripe about the snow on your neighbor's roof when your own doorstep is unclean. - Confucius
  • If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it. Don't gripe. - Mary Engelbreit
  • I'm not going to gripe about everything. - Derek Jeter

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