(countable) Something which causes grief. / (countable) A wrong or hardship suffered, which is the grounds of a complaint. / (uncountable) Feelings of being wronged; outrage.

plural of grievance

plural of grievancer

(obsolete) One who occasions a grievance, or gives ground for complaint.

(derogatory) Academic fields that are perceived by critics as airing grievances with society rather than rigorously pursuing truth.

(politics, derogatory) The activists, academics, and organizations whom conservatives allege to be using race issues to acquire power or money.