griev'ance Meaning, Definition & Usage

Griev'ance noun

Etymology

OF. grcvance. See Grieve, v. t.

Definitions

1. A cause of uneasiness and complaint; a wrong done and suffered; that which gives ground for remonstrance or resistance, as arising from injustice, tyranny, etc.; injury.
2. Grieving; grief; affliction.

   The . . . grievance of a mind unreasonably yoked. Milton.

   Syn. -- Burden; oppression; hardship; trouble.