aggrieve

agˈɡriːv

Definitions

1. verb

to cause or inflict harm, loss, or suffering on someone or something

“The company’s actions aggrieved the local community with their environmental impact.”

2. noun

a cause or source of harm, loss, or suffering

“The noise pollution was a serious aggrieve for the residents living nearby.”

Synonyms

  • harm
  • injure
  • offend
  • wrong

Antonyms

  • benefit
  • harmless
  • help