Plural for intense sorrow, especially caused by someone's death
“A devastated couple has told of their grief following the death of their baby son.”
Plural for a feeling of annoyance or irritation at someone or something
“It particularly bothers me that they give me even more grief than normal simply if I'm dressed in a tie.”
Plural for something that causes distress or trouble
“My back has been giving me grief lately.”
Plural for something that causes irritation or frustration
“Luis MartÃn and his wife were much distressed at this rigorous order, it being a grief to them not to be able to receive the religious in their house when they passed, for they lived where hospitality is very necessary.”
Plural for a state of ruin, disaster or doom
“All manner of wildlife have met with grief after being sucked into engines or being hit by aircraft on runways.”
Plural for obsolete form of penitence
Plural for a state of unrest or disorder, usually between opposing factions
Plural for a person's ruin or downfall
Plural for action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately
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