aggrieve

• Jemandem Kummer, Schmerz oder Leid zufügen; jemanden kränken, benachteiligen oder unterdrücken.

A verb meaning to cause grief, pain, or distress to someone; to injure or oppress.

1. Infringe on rightsC2formal

   To treat unfairly or unjustly, especially by violating someone's legal rights.

   Rechte verletzen

   • The new policy aggrieved many minority shareholders.
   • He felt aggrieved by the court's decision.
   • The workers were aggrieved by the sudden change in their contracts.

   Synonymedisadvantageharminjuremistreatoppresspersecutewrong

   Antonymeaidassistbenefitfavorhelpprotect

2. Cause sorrowC2formal

   To cause someone to feel sorrow, distress, or grief.

   Kummer bereiten

   • The tragic news aggrieved the entire community.
   • She was deeply aggrieved by the loss of her friend.
   • His harsh words aggrieved her more than he realized.

   Synonymeafflictdistressgrievehurtpainsadden

   Antonymecheercomfortconsoledelightgladdenpleasereassure