grievance

Noun
  1. A resentment strong enough to justify retaliation (synset 107565002)
    "holding a grudge"; "settling a score"
    is a type of: bitterness, gall, rancor, rancour, resentment - a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
    same as: grudge, score
  2. An allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice (synset 107251126)
    is a type of: allegation - (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)
  3. A complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action (synset 107225461)
    is a type of: complaint - an expression of grievance or resentment

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