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gripe

/ɡɹʌɪp/ /ɡɹaɪp/

Meanings
noun
A complaint, often a petty or trivial one.

Examples :

"My brother had a gripe about the dinner being too salty. "
attitude communication language character negative emotion

Related Words

Illustration indigestible

indigestible noun

/ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstəbl/ /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒɛstəbl/

Anything that is difficult to digest.

"The large plate of beans was an indigestible meal for my brother. "

Illustration terminates

terminates verb

/ˈtɜːrmɪneɪts/ /ˈtɜːmɪneɪts/

To end, especially in an incomplete state.

"to terminate a surface by a line"

Illustration mountainous

mountainous adjective

/ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Having many mountains; characterized by mountains; of the nature of a mountain; rough (terrain); rocky.

"The mountainous terrain made the hiking trail challenging for the group. "

Illustration intestines

intestines noun

/ɪnˈtɛstɪnz/ /ɪnˈtɛstaɪnz/

(often pluralized) The alimentary canal of an animal through which food passes after having passed all stomachs.

"After the cow chews and swallows grass, it travels through its stomachs and then into its intestines, where nutrients are absorbed. "

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continuing verb

/kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/

To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).

"Do you want me to continue to unload these?"

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intestinal adjective

/ɪnˈtɛstənəl/ /ɪnˈtɛstɪnl/

Relating to the intestines.

"The doctor ordered tests to examine my intestinal health after I complained of stomach pain. "

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shipwright noun

/ˈʃɪpɹaɪt/

A person who designs, builds and repairs ships, especially wooden ones.

"The shipwright carefully examined the old wooden hull, planning the repairs needed to make it seaworthy again. "

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration affliction

affliction noun

/əˈflɪkʃən/

A state of pain, suffering, distress or agony.

"The chronic back pain was a constant affliction for the elderly woman. "

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

Illustration oppression

oppression noun

/əˈpɹɛʃən/

The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.

"The citizens lived under constant oppression, with the government controlling their speech and actions. "

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experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "