Dutch-English translations for grieven

abuseAll abuse, whether physical, verbal, psychological or sexual, is badHe abused his authority
afflict
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annoy
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Marc loved his sister, but when she annoyed him he wanted to switch her offto annoy an army by impeding its march, or by a cannonade
cause pain
cause pain to
complaint
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I receive many letters of complaint and concern about this. Ik krijg veel brieven van kiezers die hun grieven of bezorgdheid hierover uiten. In this way, citizens are easily and smoothly directed to the bodies able to settle their grievances and complaints. Zo worden de burgers eenvoudig en probleemloos naar de organen verwezen die hun grieven en klachten kunnen afhandelen. But the complaints and reproaches which Mr García-Margallo y Marfil directs at the Commission should be addressed to the Member States, since it is with them that the problem lies. De heer García-Margallo y Marfil moet zijn grieven en verwijten tot de lidstaten richten, want het probleem ligt bij hen.
distress
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a pair of distressed jeansShe distressed the new media cabinet so that it fit with the other furniture in the room
give pain to

grieve
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to grieve ones fate
insult
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The way the orchestra performed tonight was an insult to my ears
offendYour accusations offend me deeplyDont worry. I dont offend easilyStrong light offends the eye
vex
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Billys professor was vexed by his continued failure to improve his grades.
worry
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Stop worrying about your test, it’ll be fine.Your tone of voice worries me.The President was worried into military action by persistent advisors.