griped

verb

past tense of gripe
1
as in annoyed
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts constant complaints from the customers griped her to the point where she started snapping back

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2
as in complained
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely her tendency to gripe constantly drove everyone away

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Recent Examples of griped Ye voiced their lyrical competition, griped about feeling unappreciated, and, most notably, suggested that Jay-Z copied one of his collaboration ideas and released it first. — John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Educators and teachers have griped for years about teens spending too much time on their phones and needing to curb cellphone use in classes during school days. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 Yet since 1997, when the Sanford airport adopted its current moniker, GOAA has griped that the smaller air field — more than 30 miles to the north and about an hour’s drive depending on traffic — had hijacked its name. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 Lawmakers have griped for decades that defense contractors have bilked the federal government on lucrative projects that run over budget and over schedule. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 14 July 2026 Ever since, municipal leaders, including in Ada County, have griped about how state actions have trickled down to local governments. — Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026 Fortunately for you, Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo, who famously griped about the mediocrity of the 348, has launched the radical new F355. — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 Some business owners have griped about the latter, which does seem to have been announced lateish, but even a trucking-industry representative quoted in Crain’s said that the administration was working to minimize the effects on its people. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 4 June 2026 The commander in chief, in particular, has griped that NATO countries have refused America the use of bases in the Middle East from which to launch strikes on Iran. — Haris Alic, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for griped
  1. annoyed
  2. complained
  3. bothered
  4. screamed
  5. irritated
  6. whined
  7. bugged
  8. moaned
Verb
  • That was the question that annoyed Steinbrenner, who is backing a system that would strip his team of a financial advantage while falling in line with other billionaire ballclub owners, who tend to vote as a unified bloc.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The innkeeper is annoyed that his wife wants more conversation.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of annoyed
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  • Irvine's sister, aunts and cousins attended Romero's court hearing in New York City Thursday and complained to reporters that the former police officer was allegedly receiving special treatment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Prior Justice Department inspectors general have long complained about the limitations to their authority to investigate certain types of attorney misconduct.
    — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of complained
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  • If they really can’t be bothered to show some respect then we shouldn’t be bothered enough to give them our attention and money.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Blitzes also haven’t bothered USC’s passing attack much, either.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of bothered
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  • Jean-Pierre took photos of celebrities arriving in flamboyant velvet suits, matching fur coats, towering hats, and golden platform shoes that screamed confidence and pride.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Peralta pumped a fist and screamed joyfully walking off the mound in the sixth after fanning Petey Halpin swinging at a 3-2 changeup.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of screamed
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  • Salazar’s attempt to distance herself from the increasingly-unpopular president could potentially appease moderate and independent voters, but her TV ad also irritated Trump personally — as well as some of his hard-core MAGA supporters.
    — Michael Vasquez, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Some develop in varicose veins; others form where a needle or IV has irritated a vein.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of irritated
Verb
  • Unlike last year when Texas coach Steve Sarkisian whined about his non-conference schedule, his main complaint this year will be his conference schedule.
    — Mac Engel October 25, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Post-Covid, Hollywood has whined about the falloff for MPA fare in Pan Asian territories, particularly the once-robust South Korea.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 28 July 2026
Definition of whined
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  • And as the team moved into the couple’s guest house on their San Diego rental property, the filmmakers feared that the home was bugged and ordered a device to try to de-bug it, without success.
    — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • He’s bugged Jay — the two met online and married two years ago before opening their first restaurant last year — to make sure that includes his crispy duck panang curry.
    — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of bugged
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  • Coach Arne Slot moaned about VAR but his problems lie much closer to home.
    — Phil Hay, New York Times, 4 May 2026
  • Critics moaned when the CFP committee picked the Hurricanes over Notre Dame as the last Power 4 entry into the playoffs.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Definition of moaned

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“Griped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/griped. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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