What is the meaning of gripe?

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noun

Informal terms for objecting.
- usage: "I have a gripe about the service here"
- synonyms: kick, beef, bitch, squawk

verb

Complain.
- usage: "What was he hollering about"
- synonyms: bitch, grouse, crab, beef, squawk, bellyache, holler

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