aggrieve

IPA/əˈɡriːv/
KK[əɡrˈiv]IPA/əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve — verb

  • aggrievepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • aggrieves3rd person singular
  • aggrieving-ing form
  • aggrievedpast simple

1. to leave someone feeling hurt and resentful, especially after unfair treatment.

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to leave someone feeling hurt and resentful, especially after unfair treatment.

例句

The judge's harsh remarks aggrieved the parents who had come for help.

aggrieve + person after unfair words

Nadia felt aggrieved when the coach blamed her for the team's loss.

feel aggrieved + when-clause

同義詞
  • upset

    more common and less formal; it does not always imply unfairness

  • distress

    often stronger and more focused on suffering or worry

  • offend

    focuses on insult or disrespect rather than broader unfair treatment

反義詞
  • comfort

    focuses on easing emotional pain

  • reassure

    emphasises calming worries or hurt feelings

文法句型

aggrieve + person

feel aggrieved

be aggrieved by + noun

用法筆記

Often passive or used after feel. The cause is usually an unfair comment, decision, or treatment rather than physical damage.

常見錯誤

❌The article aggrieved about local families.
✅The article aggrieved local families.
💡'aggrieve' takes the people who suffer as its direct object.

2. to damage a person's rights or interests, or to deny them something they should

2.動詞及物C2
釋義

to damage a person's rights or interests, or to deny them something they should legally have.

例句

The new tax rule aggrieved small exporters who depended on overseas orders.

policy aggrieves a group with economic interests

Lawyers argued that the permit delay aggrieved residents living beside the factory.

formal complaint: aggrieved residents

同義詞
  • harm

    broader and less legal; harm can cover physical or emotional damage too

  • wrong

    close when the speaker stresses unfair treatment or denied rights

  • prejudice

    formal and often used for damaging a case, claim, or interest

反義詞
  • protect

    emphasises keeping rights or interests safe

  • uphold

    used especially for rules, rights, or legal protections

文法句型

aggrieve + group

be aggrieved by + policy

aggrieve + rights-holder

用法筆記

Common in legal or administrative complaints. The object is usually a person or group whose rights, interests, or access have been harmed.

常見錯誤

❌The court aggrieved against the tenants.
✅The court aggrieved the tenants.
💡the harmed party is the direct object, not the object of 'against'.