Griev″ance (?), n. [OF. grevance. See Grieve, v. t.] 1. A cause of uneasiness and complaint; a wrong done and suffered; that which gives ground for remonstrance or resistance, as arising from injustice, tyranny, etc.; injury.
2. Grieving; grief; affliction.
The... grievance of a mind unreasonably yoked. Milton.
Syn. — Burden; oppression; hardship; trouble.