παράπονο — meaning in English

English meaning

• complaint noun A statement expressing dissatisfaction or a problem.
• grievance noun A formal complaint, especially about unfair treatment at work.

Senses

παράπονο is used for these senses in English:

• complaint (legal) In a civil action, the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim is based.
• grievance (countable) A complaint or annoyance.
• grievance (countable, human resources) A formal complaint, especially in the context of a unionized workplace.

complaint — full definition

1. noun A statement expressing dissatisfaction or a problem.
2. noun A medical problem or symptom.
3. noun A formal legal document stating the facts and claims that start a lawsuit.

grievance — full definition

1. noun A formal complaint, especially about unfair treatment at work.
2. noun A real or perceived wrong that someone feels resentful about.

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