Sentences

aggrieve in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

To aggrieve means to cause someone to feel resentment or distress due to a perceived injustice or harm.

Sample Sentences

  1. The unexpected decision to cancel the event may aggrieve many of the attendees.
  2. Her harsh criticism of his work served to aggrieve him more than she realized.
  3. They felt aggrieved by the lack of support from their colleagues during the project.
  4. His refusal to apologize only served to aggrieve the already tense situation.
  5. The unfair treatment in the workplace can aggrieve employees and lower morale.
  6. She was aggrieved by the negative comments made about her performance.
  7. A sudden change in policy can often aggrieve loyal customers.
  8. The community was aggrieved when the local library was threatened with closure.
  9. Feeling aggrieved, he decided to write a letter to the editor expressing his views.
  10. Her actions seemed designed to aggrieve rather than resolve the ongoing conflict.
  11. The decision to cut funding for the arts will aggrieve many local artists.
  12. Her absence from the event seemed to aggrieve her friends, who had hoped to see her.
  13. The unfair treatment of the employees was bound to aggrieve the entire workforce.
  14. He felt that the comments made during the meeting would aggrieve his reputation.
  15. To aggrieve the residents further, the construction project was delayed without notice.
  16. The loss of their favorite park aggrieved the community deeply.
  17. She tried to explain her actions, but they only seemed to aggrieve him more.
  18. The new policy was designed to help, but it inadvertently aggrieved those it aimed to assist.
  19. When she learned about the changes, it aggrieved her to think of the impact on her children.
  20. His thoughtless remarks during the discussion aggrieved several members of the group.

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