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aggrieve

/əˈɡriːv/ verb · British & US
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What does aggrieve mean?

verb

To cause someone to feel bitter or resentful, or to feel a sense of injustice or grievance.

Example

"The judge's decision aggrieved the plaintiff, who felt that justice had not been served."

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