Gravamen

Synonyms of gravamen

• core
• burden
• gist

Antonyms of gravamen

• triviality
• insignificance
• frivolity

Collocations of gravamen

legal claim

Frequency: 70 %

The gravamen of the lawsuit is the legal claim of breach of contract.

central issue

Frequency: 60 %

The gravamen of the debate was the central issue of healthcare reform.

main point

Frequency: 50 %

The gravamen of the presentation was the main point about climate change.

core argument

Frequency: 45 %

The gravamen of the essay was the core argument for renewable energy.

key element

Frequency: 40 %

The gravamen of the project was the key element of teamwork.

Idiomatic Expressions for gravamen

• Phrase: the gravamen of the lawsuit
  Meaning: the main point or essence of a legal complaint or accusation
  Usage: The gravamen of the lawsuit is the breach of contract by the defendant.