aggrieve

[ uh-greev ]

verb (used with object)

, ag·grieved, ag·griev·ing.

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

aggrieve

/ əˈɡriːv /

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

Other Words From

• ag·grievement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of aggrieve¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of aggrieve¹

C14: agreven, via Old French from Latin aggravāre to aggravate

Example Sentences

Mike Madrid, an anti-Trump Republican strategist who specialises in Latino voting trends, told the BBC that the problem with “demography is destiny” was that it risked treating all non-white Americans as an “aggrieved racial minority”.

From BBC

But the aggrieved American man now rides on a sense of vindication in celebrating Trump’s return to the White House.

From Los Angeles Times

Badminton and hockey could feel particularly aggrieved, given the profile of both sports on the Commonwealth stage, but it’s an indication of the hard decisions that have been taken, and those to come.

From BBC

"There's a slight nudge that puts the keeper off balance so he's not set, so I can understand why Wolves will feel aggrieved at this particular moment."

From BBC

Britain, who were aggrieved that an umpire's decision went against them on Sunday in the pre-start, protested against New Zealand during a series of close crosses.

From BBC

Related Words

• oppress