aggrieve

• Verbo que significa causar dor, sofrimento ou mágoa a alguém; também pode indicar prejudicar ou oprimir alguém, especialmente por tratamento injusto.

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.

   Violar direitos

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdisadvantageharminjuremistreatoppresspersecutewrong

   Antônimosaidassistbenefitfavorhelpprotect

2. Cause sorrowC2formal

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

   Causar tristeza

   • 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.

   Sinônimosafflictdistressgrievehurtpainsadden

   Antônimoscheercomfortconsoledelightgladdenpleasereassure