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/əˈɡriːv/ · ag·gree·ve
verb
  1. to cause harm or injury to someone or something The harsh words aggrieved her feelings and left her feeling hurt.
  2. to wrong or injure someone in a legal sense The plaintiff's lawyer argued that the defendant's actions aggrieved the plaintiff's rights.
noun
  1. a cause of harm or injury The noise from the construction site was an aggrieve to the residents of the nearby apartments.
Did you know? The word 'aggrieve' is a rare and somewhat archaic term, but it has been used in various contexts, including law and literature, to convey the idea of causing harm or injury to someone or something.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026