gripe
verb (used without object)
to complain naggingly or constantly; grumble.
griping
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present participleof gripe.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The 56-year-old native of upstate New York left his first term on the board prematurely in 2011, griping over policy differences.
From Barron's ● May 12, 2026
There was much intra-Senate grousing and griping and bickering in the days preceding Friday morning’s vote.
From Slate ● Mar. 28, 2026
The same qualities that make the variety so delicious leave farmers griping.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2025
Sweeney has been the subject of online griping since her American Eagle campaign debuted.
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2025
A wild light flamed in his eyes, but his malice was no longer matched by his old griping strength.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
