aggrieve
verbHow many syllables in aggrieve?
There are 2 syllables in the word aggrieve.How to pronounce aggrieve:
Definition of aggrieve:
- aggrieve (verb):
- to make sad and gloomy
- to give pain or trouble to distress
Synonyms for aggrieve:
agitate
alienate
annoy
depress
disaffect
discompose
discontent
discourage
displease
disquiet
dissatisfy
distress
disturb
estrange
grieve
hurt
irk
irritate
pain
perturb
sadden
upset
wound
Antonyms for aggrieve:
aid
allay
amuse
appease
assist
assuage
assure
be glad
benefit
besoothe
bolster
boost
brighten
brighten up
bring comfort to
buck up
buoy
buoy up
calm
charm
cheer
cheer up
comfort
compliment
condole
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