verb
aggrieve
Aggrieve (verb) means to make someone feel hurt or unhappy.
verb
1
To make someone feel hurt or unhappy.
2
To feel or show deep sadness about something.
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Etymology
Came from Middle English agreven, from Old French agrever, made up of a (Latin ad) and grever ("to burden, injure"), which came from Latin gravare ("to weigh down"), from gravis ("heavy"); see grieve, and compare aggravate.
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What is the meaning of aggrieve?
"aggrieve" (verb) means to make someone feel hurt or unhappy.
What is another word for aggrieve?
Other words for "aggrieve" include grieve.
What is the opposite of aggrieve?
Opposites of "aggrieve" include soothe, console, succour, assuage.
What are the different meanings of aggrieve?
"aggrieve" has 2 main meanings: 1. To make someone feel hurt or unhappy; 2. To feel or show deep sadness about something.
