GRIPERS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

gripers

noun

plural of griper

as in complainers

a person who makes frequent complaints usually about little things a petty griper who drove us nuts with his merciless nitpicking

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

happy campers

as in crabs

an irritable and complaining person driving across the country in four days would make anyone a confirmed griper

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gripers

Noun

Are they deluded into thinking that the complainers are just a squeaky wheel minority and the majority of fans are happy with it?

— Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 13 July 2026
However, the Lakers are complainers to begin with and have always gotten a favorable whistle.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026

Definition of complainers

Noun

The crabs were first spotted in the Mediterranean Sea in the last century but really began wreaking havoc only around a decade ago, when their population surged, posing a threat both to native biodiversity and to the fishing industry.

— Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026
The meat is sweet, mild, and tender, and because fishermen remove only the claws before returning the crabs to the water, it’s also considered a more sustainable seafood choice.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of crabs

Noun

Measles is particularly dangerous for babies and young children, though anyone can experience complications from the disease, according to the CDC.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
The blaze appears to have been triggered by an air conditioning compressor explosion inside the nursery where the newborn babies were being cared for, rescue sources told CNN.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of babies

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

griper

gripers

gripes

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Gripers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gripers. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of gripers

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

dissonant

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

A List of Most Commonly Confused Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Games & Quizzes