51Թ

Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

aggrieve

[ uh-greev ]

verb (used with object)

aggrieved, aggrieving.
  1. to oppress or wrong grievously; injure by injustice.
  2. to afflict with pain, anxiety, etc.


aggrieve

/ əˈɡː /

verb

  1. often impersonal or passive to grieve; distress; afflict

    it aggrieved her much that she could not go

  2. to injure unjustly, esp by infringing a person's legal rights
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·𱹱mԳ noun
Discover More

51Թ History and Origins

Origin of aggrieve1

1250–1300; Middle English agreven < Middle French agrever < Latin to make heavy, worsen, equivalent to ag- ag- + grav- ( grave 2 ) + - infinitive suffix; aggravate
Discover More

51Թ History and Origins

Origin of aggrieve1

C14: agreven, via Old French from Latin to aggravate
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

This is an important fact that is not commented upon enough in the dominant narrative that Trumpism is primarily about an aggrieved “working class.”

From

It has been hypothesized that feelings of despair, loss, loneliness, aggrieved entitlement, and an overall feeling of loss of honor and direction in life explained support for Trump and authoritarian populism among that population.

From

The answer is complicated, but that won’t necessarily mollify a California electorate that seems anxious, aggrieved and out of sorts — especially as regards the state’s current chief executive.

From

As well as being perplexed at how their side lost, PSG fans will also feel aggrieved at some decisions that went against them early on.

From

Trump really is that small, but in his defense, any playground bully would be aggrieved.

From

Advertisement

Related 51Թs

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement