Pronunciation: /ˈæɡrəˌveɪtɪd/
verb past tense and past participle of aggravate
A1 The loud noise aggravated my headache.
A2 She aggravated her injury by not resting properly.
B1 The constant barking of the neighbor's dog aggravated the situation.
B2 The lack of communication aggravated the already tense relationship between the two countries.
C1 His stubbornness only aggravated the conflict further.
C2 The political unrest in the region has aggravated the economic situation for many citizens.
adjective causing annoyance or anger; made more severe or intense
A1 The teacher was aggravated by the noisy students.
A2 She was aggravated by the long wait at the doctor's office.
B1 The delay in the project aggravated the team members.
B2 His constant complaints aggravated his coworkers.
C1 The ongoing issues with the software aggravated the company's IT department.
C2 The political unrest in the region aggravated the already tense situation.
formal The defendant was charged with aggravated assault.
informal She was really aggravated by his constant interruptions.
slang I was so aggravated when my phone died right before my presentation.
figurative The simmering tension between the two countries was aggravated by the recent border dispute.
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