aggrieve
Pronunciation
Verb
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
To cause someone to feel unfairly treated or wronged.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
Almost always used in the passive form "feel aggrieved" or "aggrieved party", rather than as an active verb.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Several employees felt _____ after being passed over for the promotion."
Answer: aggrieve
In your own words, what does "aggrieve" mean?
To cause someone to feel unfairly treated or wronged.
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