/gree"veuhns/ , n.
1. a wrong considered as grounds for complaint, or something believed to cause distress: Inequitable taxation is the chief grievance.
2. a complaint or resentment, as against an unjust or unfair act: to have a grievance against someone.
[ 1250-1300; ME greva ( u ) nce grevance. See GRIEVE, -ANCE ]
Syn. 1. affront, injustice, hurt, injury, distress.