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verb

past tense of aggrieve

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of aggrieved
Verb
The country only has an acting Prime Minister and acting defense minister, meaning authority over border matters has effectively been handed to an aggrieved and wounded armed forces. Charlie Campbell, Time, 25 July 2025 Today a new generation of demagogues claim to be fighting to liberate aggrieved majorities from outsiders’ control. Derek R. Peterson, The Conversation, 18 July 2025 However, aggrieved residents are opposing the construction of the circuit due to its impact on the environment. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025 Addressing Insider Threats and Workplace Violence Many executive protection programs are designed to address external threats such as activists, stalkers and aggrieved individuals. Control Risks, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for aggrieved
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggrieved
Adjective
  • Some analysts have identified widespread dissatisfaction within the Democratic base, with multiple polls indicating that a large share of Democratic voters are dissatisfied with current leadership and want new voices at the top of the party.
    Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The survey also showed that just 22% of respondents were dissatisfied with the number of youth sports facilities in the county.
    John Aguilar, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Ringo was yellow submarines and octopus gardens, the mascot little brother, despite being the eldest Beatle, and the best at flittering above the feuds that afflicted the trio of geniuses around him.
    Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Unfortunately, this fresh ailment has afflicted him for the majority of his 2024-25 run.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Leaders notice when someone can pause—whether stressed, frustrated, anxious or overly excited—and check their emotions before responding.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • The trend comes as many of the young adults of Gen Z — digital natives who came of age during the pandemic — have become frustrated with modern socializing.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Had the Broncos beaten the Chiefs in Kansas City or upset Cincinnati on national TV in overtime, Nix would be viewed closer to Jayden Daniels.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Even before the new hires take their posts, the dramatic expansion of public ICE operations has upset communities.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • And while Twitter long struggled to turn its influence into a profitable business, the company’s value is more questionable now than ever after Musk’s controversial policies alienated advertisers.
    Clare Duffy, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Others, however, argue there were plenty of errors made on the campaign trail, from refusing to distance herself from Biden or touting an endorsement from former GOP Representative Liz Cheney, which critics say alienated key Democratic constituencies.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In the filing, the three dancers claimed they were abused, harassed, discriminated against and faced numerous workplace violations while working for the Grammy winner and her Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc.
    Nicholas Rice, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Wood said that since the charges were announced, more people had come forward alleging they were also abused by Deutsch.
    Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Not seeing his name on the list should have annoyed him.
    Stuart James, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • While typically a crowd at a concert might have been annoyed that the performer stopped the show to have a chat with a fan, the audience couldn’t have been more supportive and receptive.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Even the guards appeared to be disturbed.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • These five destinations show that sharing the shore with animals can be calm, safe and memorable for the right reasons when animals aren’t fed or disturbed.
    Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025

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“Aggrieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggrieved. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.

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