SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
litany
noun
A long and often repetitive series of statements or complaints.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Long repetitive recital
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Usage distinction
Return to topLitany suggests length or repetition and often a tedious series of complaints; list is neutral.
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See litany in use
The meeting began with a litany of minor grievances.
A litany of complaints follows in which several speakers repeatedly list broken pots, scattered packaging, blocked paths, and the same unresolved disputes.
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