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a.

One who gripes; an oppressor; an extortioner. Burton.

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    A person who habitually complains or grumbles: complainer, crab, faultfinder, grouch, growler, grumbler, grump, murmurer, mutterer, whiner. Informal crank, grouser. Slang bellyacher, sorehead, sourpuss. See happy/unhappy.

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IN BRIEF: n. - One who complains.

Tutor's tip: The "griper" (a complainer) complained about the "gripper" (something that holds something firmly) on the shirt.

 
 
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