gripe
verb (used without object)
to complain naggingly or constantly; grumble.
have griped
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present perfectof gripe.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But even outside of the conspiracy world, some long-time football fans have griped at the sudden arrival of Swift, who has commanded the NFL conversation for months.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2024
Some people have griped online about the government’s pledge to give up to $26,000 per victim to grieving families, saying these young people brought death upon themselves.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 29, 2022
While many readers have griped about pricey restaurants catering to New Money Seattle, many fast-casual cafes and mom-and-pop spots, even with record-high food costs, still run under-$20 menus, including many below.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 1, 2022
And why the Lakers have griped about how misfortune has limited their time together, about how injuries and illness have disrupted their continuity, their role in creating these situations cannot be ignored.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2022
Whatever it was, the word was no sooner out of his mouth but a huge little squab Sausage, starting out of the front of their main body, would have griped him by the collar.
From Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 4 by Peter Anthony Motteux
