Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aggrieve
verb
/əˈɡrēv/
Definition
To cause someone to feel resentment or hardship; to afflict or distress.
Examples
- The unfair treatment at work began to aggrieve her.
- Many citizens felt aggrieved by the decision of the local government.
Meaning
Aggrieve refers to the act of causing someone to feel wronged or injured, often used in a legal context where a person feels that their rights have been violated or their interests harmed.
Synonyms
- afflict
- distress
- injure
- wrong
