Gripe — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈgrīp/

Meaning & Definition of Gripe

Gripe (verb)

  1. to complain with grumbling
  2. to experience pinching and spasmodic pain in the bowels
  3. irritate, vex

Gripe (noun)

  1. grievance, complaint
  2. a pinching spasmodic intestinal pain —usually used in plural
  3. clutch, grasp; broadly, control, mastery

Gripe (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment

    "I would rather not listen to gripes about your latest disasters in the dating game"

    similar: beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, grouch, grouse, grumble, holler, kvetch, lament, miserere, moan, murmur, plaint, squawk, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British), yammer
    related: challenge, demur, expostulation, kick, niggle (chiefly British), objection, protest, quibble, remonstrance, stink
    near: commendation, compliment, plaudit, acclaim, applause, praise, approval, endorsement, sanction

Gripe (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts

    "constant complaints from the customers griped her to the point where she started snapping back"

    similar: aggravate, annoy, bother, bug, burn (up), chafe, eat, exasperate, frost, gall, get, grate, hack (off), irk, irritate, itch, nark (British), nettle, peeve, persecute, pique, put out, rasp, rile, ruffle, spite, vex, get one's goat, get on one's nerves, get to, rub the wrong way, set one's teeth on edge, stick in one's craw, wear on
    related: hassle, heckle, nag, inflame, provoke, rouse, badger, bait, bullyrag, devil, hagride, harass, harry, pester, plague, tease, anger, antagonize, enrage, incense, infuriate, madden, rankle, roil, agitate, discomfort, discompose, disquiet, distress, exercise, freak (out), fret, perturb, undo, unhinge, unsettle, upset, worry, affront, insult, miff, offend, outrage
    near: appease, conciliate, mollify, oblige, pacify, placate, propitiate, delight, gladden, gratify, please, satisfy, assure, cheer, comfort, console, content, quiet, reassure, solace, soothe

  2. to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

    "her tendency to gripe constantly drove everyone away"

    similar: beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, maunder (chiefly British), moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British), yammer, yawp, yowl, kick up a fuss
    related: object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament
    opposite: crow, delight, rejoice
    near: accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Gripe

The most common words with a similar meaning to Gripe:

British: whinge, nark
Chiefly British: maunder
beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, grouch, grouse, grumble, holler, kvetch, lament, miserere, moan, murmur, plaint, squawk, wail, whimper, whine, yammer, aggravate, annoy, bother, bug, burn (up), chafe, eat, exasperate, frost, gall, get, grate, hack (off), irk, irritate, itch, nettle, peeve

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Gripe

Words with the opposite meaning of Gripe:

crow, delight, rejoice

Related Words for Gripe

challenge, demur, expostulation, niggle, objection, protest, quibble, remonstrance, stink, hassle, heckle, inflame, provoke, rouse, badger, bait, bullyrag, devil, hagride, harass, harry, pester, plague, tease, anger, antagonize, enrage, incense, infuriate, madden

Near Antonyms of Gripe

commendation, compliment, plaudit, acclaim, applause, praise, approval, endorsement, sanction, appease, conciliate, mollify, oblige, pacify, placate, propitiate, gladden, gratify, please, satisfy, assure, cheer, comfort, console, content, quiet, reassure, solace, soothe, accept

Word Forms of Gripe

Inflections: griped, griping

Derived words: griper (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Gripe

Middle English, from Old English grīpan; akin to Old High German grīfan to grasp, Lithuanian griebti

First known use: before 12th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Gripe

What does "Gripe" mean?

"Gripe" means to complain with grumbling. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to complain with grumbling. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Gripe"?

Other words for "Gripe" include beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance and grouch. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Gripe" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Gripe"?

There are 138 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Gripe". Common alternatives include beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, grouch, grouse and grumble.

What is the opposite of "Gripe"?

Antonyms of "Gripe" include crow, delight and rejoice. Near antonyms include commendation, compliment, plaudit and acclaim.

How do you use "Gripe" in a sentence?

Examples of "Gripe" in a sentence: "I would rather not listen to gripes about your latest disasters in the dating game"; "constant complaints from the customers griped her to the point where she started snapping back"; "her tendency to gripe constantly drove everyone away".

Is "Gripe" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Gripe" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Gripe"?

"Gripe" is pronounced /ˈgrīp/.

What is the origin of the word "Gripe"?

"Gripe" comes from Middle English, from Old English grīpan; akin to Old High German grīfan to grasp, Lithuanian griebti. First known use: before 12th centuryt.