aggrievement
|ag-grieve-ment|
C1
/əˈɡriːvmənt/
(aggrieve)
unfairly treated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aggrieve' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'aggriever,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'grever' meant 'to burden or oppress.'
Historical Evolution
'aggriever' transformed into the Middle English word 'aggrieven,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aggrieve.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to burden or oppress,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cause distress or grievance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of being aggrieved; a feeling of being wronged or oppressed.
The employee expressed his aggrievement over the unfair dismissal.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 05:21