Noun

(en noun)

(countable) Something which causes grief.

A wrong or hardship suffered, which is the grounds of a complaint.

* November 2 2014 , Daniel Taylor, " Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk

Wayne Rooney spent much of the game remonstrating with Oliver about his own grievances and, in the interest of balance, there were certainly occasions when United had legitimate complaints.

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A complaint or annoyance.

A formal complaint, especially in the context of a unionized workplace.

* If you want the problem fixed, you'll have to file a grievance with the city.

Noun

(en noun)

Any epidemic disease that is highly contagious, infectious, virulent and devastating.

* 1949 - Bruce Kiskaddon, George R. Stewart,

The snowshoe-rabbits build up through the years until they reach a climax when they seem to be everywhere; then with dramatic suddenness their pestilence falls upon them.