Pain of
mind on account of something in the past; mental
suffering arising from any cause, as misfortune, loss of friends, misconduct of one's self or others, ; sorrow; sadness.
Her
betrayal caused Jeff grief.
Surely, he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows.
-Isaiah 53:4
Cause of
sorrow or pain; that which afflicts or distresses; trial; grievance.
She was worn out from so much grief.
Physical pain, or a cause of it; malady.
My elbow has been
giving me grief.
(colloquial) hassle, abuse
Fred was
giving me Grief over the
money I owed him.