tr.v. ag·grieved, ag·griev·ing, ag·grieves 1. To distress; afflict. 2. To inflict an injury or injuries on. [Middle English agreven, from Old French agrever, from Latin aggravāre, to make worse; see AGGRAVATE.] |
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