Grieved vs. Griefed

To cause to be sorrowful; distress

Simple past tense and past participle of grief

To mourn or sorrow for

Usage Problem To file an official or formal grievance on account of (an actual or perceived injustice).

(Archaic) To hurt or harm.

To experience or express grief.

Simple past tense and past participle of grieve

(literary) Very sad or distressed, sorely upset.