aggrieve
Translation
to aggrieve, to distress, to wrong
Examples
The new law aggrieved many citizens.
The new law aggrieved many citizens.
She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to cause distress to (sb.) The new law aggrieved many citizens.
to be aggrieved ((by sth.)) to feel wronged by (sth.) She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: distress, wrong, injure; Antonyms: please, delight, comfort
Etymology
From Latin 'aggravare' (to make heavy), from 'ad-' (to) + 'gravis' (heavy).
Memory Tips
Think of 'aggravate' and 'grief'. To aggrieve someone is to give them grief, making their burden heavier.