grievances

Meanings

• noun

  A statement or expression of strong disapproval, especially by a large number of people in an organized manner.

  - "The workers filed grievances against the company for unfair labor practices."
  - "The grievances of the community were heard by the mayor."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡɹiː.vən.sɪz/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grievances
conveniences , advantages , preferences

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Variants

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grievance , grievances

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Etymology

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From Old French grevance, from grever to grieve, heavy, grave.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'grievance' comes from the Old French word 'grevance', meaning 'heavy' or 'grave'.

2. Grievances are often expressed through collective action, such as strikes or protests.

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Related Concepts

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1. complaint: A grievance is a formal complaint, often made by a group of people, to express their dissatisfaction or disapproval.

2. dispute: A grievance is often the cause of a dispute, especially in a labor or industrial context.

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Culture

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Grievances are often associated with labor disputes and industrial actions. They can also refer to any expression of dissatisfaction or complaint, especially on a large scale.

How to Memorize "grievances"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large group of people holding signs expressing their grievances.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Grievances: A group's formal expression of disapproval'.

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