aggrieve
1 of 1verb/əˈɡriv/
Forms:aggrieves,aggrieving,aggrieved,aggrieved
1
to cause someone to feel distress or sorrow
- His actions continue to aggrieve her, as she struggles to forgive him for the hurtful words.
- The unfair treatment during the meeting aggrieved many of the employees, leaving them frustrated and demoralized.
- The news of his unjust firing aggrieved the entire team, leaving them in disbelief.
- Her rude remarks aggrieved him deeply, even though she didn't intend to cause harm.
- Aggrieving others with harsh criticism can damage relationships and create lasting resentment.
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2
to cause someone to feel unfairly treated, wronged, or oppressed