What does the cryptic crossword clue "Distress caused by brief violent behaviour one evening (8)" mean?

The definition is "Distress". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AGGR (synonym="AGGR") + I (synonym="one") + EVE (synonym="evening") = AGGRIEVE; definition: "Distress" The answer is AGGRIEVE.

Distress caused by brief violent behaviour one evening (8)

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