Synonyms of aggrieve

aggrieve

verb

1

as in to perturb

Synonyms & Similar Words

• perturb
• disquiet
• discompose
• upset
• alienate
• annoy
• estrange
• agitate
• irritate
• disturb
• irk
• displease
• dissatisfy
• discontent
• disaffect
• sadden
• peeve
• nettle
• disgruntle
• depress

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• satisfy
• gratify
• please
• content
• delight
• tickle
• gladden
• soothe
• calm
• tranquillize
• tranquilize

2

as in to afflict

Synonyms & Similar Words

• afflict
• torment
• maim
• torture
• maltreat
• abuse
• mutilate
• cripple
• hamstring
• impair
• mangle
• lame
• graze
• lay up
• injure
• lacerate
• harm
• crease
• bloody
• spoil
• nick
• blow out
• hurt
• mar
• bruise
• scrape
• scar
• damage
• tear
• wound
• scathe
• blemish
• gore
• scald
• contuse
• batter
• strain
• gash
• cut

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remedy
• cure
• fix
• heal
• mend

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb aggrieve differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of aggrieve are oppress, persecute, and wrong. While all these words mean "to injure unjustly or outrageously," aggrieve implies suffering caused by an infringement or denial of rights.

a legal aid society representing aggrieved minority groups

When can oppress be used instead of aggrieve?

While in some cases nearly identical to aggrieve, oppress suggests inhumane imposing of burdens one cannot endure or exacting more than one can perform.

a people oppressed by a warmongering tyrant

In what contexts can persecute take the place of aggrieve?

Although the words persecute and aggrieve have much in common, persecute implies a relentless and unremitting subjection to annoyance or suffering.

a child persecuted by constant criticism

Where would wrong be a reasonable alternative to aggrieve?

The words wrong and aggrieve can be used in similar contexts, but wrong implies inflicting injury either unmerited or out of proportion to what one deserves.

a penal system that had wronged him