aggrieve — to cause distress or harm to someone; to treat unjustly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cause distress or harm to someone; to treat unjustly
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈɡriːv/
Example Sentences
- The cat looked utterly aggrieved when its owner gave the last tuna to the dog.
- Students felt aggrieved by the professor's sudden decision to add extra assignments during finals week.
- My houseplant seems aggrieved every time I forget to water it for a week.
aggrieve
VERB[/əˈɡriːv/]
to cause distress or harm to someone; to treat unjustly
a stern-faced manager points an accusing finger at a hardworking employee sitting at their desk. The employee looks up with hurt and confused expressions while holding completed work papers. The manager's harsh gesture and angry expression clearly show unfair blame being directed at the innocent worker. The employee's shoulders slump as distress crosses their face from this unjust treatment. Other coworkers in the background turn to watch with concerned expressions at the unfair confrontation. someone being caused distress through unjust treatment and harm
Ag grieves over his smoothies - someone aggrieved him badly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French agrever meaning 'to make heavy or burden,' which came from Latin aggravare. The meaning evolved from 'weighing down' to 'causing distress or harm.'
Breakdown
ag- (to, toward) + grav- (heavy, weight) + -e (verb ending)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat looked utterly aggrieved when its owner gave the last tuna to the dog.”
“Students felt aggrieved by the professor's sudden decision to add extra assignments during finals week.”
“My houseplant seems aggrieved every time I forget to water it for a week.”
“The company's discriminatory policies aggrieved many qualified employees.”
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