grievance

1. (countable)Something which causes grief.

   Ärgernis, Missstand, Mißstand

2. (countable)A wrong or hardship suffered, which is the grounds of a complaint.

   Kränkung, Missstand, Mißstand

   a complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action

3. (uncountable)Feelings of being wronged; outrage; resentment, bitterness or anger.

   Groll, Kummer, Kränkung

4. (countable)A complaint or annoyance.

5. (countable)A formal complaint, especially in the context of a unionized workplace.

   If you want the problem fixed, you'll have to file a grievance with the city.

   Beschwerde, Klage, Beschwerde

   жа́лобаžáloba

6. (uncountable)Violation of regulations or objectionable behavior.

1. The workers only wanted to air their grievances.

   deDie Arbeiter wollten nur ihrem Unmut Luft machen.

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2. The company created a focus group to handle grievances.

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3. I have a grievance about that. I believe it was unfair.

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4. He is apt to say atrocious things and to exaggerate his grievances.

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5. You have a right to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

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