Synonyms

  complaint (a statement that you are not happy or satisfied with something): You should deal with customer complaints in a friendly manner. grievance formal (a reason for complaint, especially unjust or unfair treatment): If you have a grievance, you may go to my superiors. protest (a complaint expressing strong …

  abolish (formally end a law, system, etc.): They should abolish the tax completely. cancel (decide or announce that a planned event will not now take place): I feel much better now, so I will cancel my doctor’s appointment. do away with (put an end to, to get rid of): …

  young (having lived or existed for only a short time; not old): young children/animals/trees teenage (between the ages of 13 and 19): We have two teenage children. teen American informal (teenage): He is now too old for teen parties. juvenile (relating to young people): Juvenile crime is rising at …

  work (activity that you do regularly to earn money): I started working when I was 16. employment (work that you do for a person or company to earn money): I held permanent employment until the age of sixty. job (task or work that a person does to earn money): …

  vacation American English (a period of time spent away from work, business, or school): I had a relaxing vacation this summer. holiday British English (a period of time spent away from work, business, or school): I usually take my holidays during the summer. break informal (a short period of …