aggrievement
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aggrievement — noun The state of being aggrieved … Wiktionary
aggrievement — ag·grieve·ment … English syllables
aggrievement — əˈgrēvmənt also aˈ noun ( s) Etymology: aggrieve + ment (I) : the quality or state of being aggrieved … Useful english dictionary
aggrieve — aggrievement, n. /euh greev /, v.t., aggrieved, aggrieving. 1. to oppress or wrong grievously; injure by injustice. 2. to afflict with pain, anxiety, etc. [1250 1300; ME agreven < MF agrever < L aggravare to make heavy, worsen, equiv. to ag AG +… … Universalium
List of French words and phrases used by English speakers — Here are some examples of French words and phrases used by English speakers. English contains many words of French origin, such as art, collage, competition, force, machine, police, publicity, role, routine, table, and many other Anglicized… … Wikipedia
persecution — n 1. torture, torturing, excruciation, agony, misery, martyrdom, suffering, infliction, crucifixion, crucifying; punishment, punishing, castigation, abuse, beating, flagellation, flogging, lashing, whipping; molestation, mistreatment,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
ag|grieve|ment — «uh GREEV muhnt», noun. a being or feeling aggrieved; resentment; grievance: »He bent his head but that did not hide the aggrievement, indignation, that was in his voice (Eudora Welty) … Useful english dictionary
