Aggravating

Synonyms of aggravating

• annoying
• irritating
• exasperating

Antonyms of aggravating

• soothing
• calming
• relaxing

Collocations of aggravating

aggravating circumstances

Frequency: 70 %

The judge considered the aggravating circumstances before sentencing the criminal.

aggravating factors

Frequency: 65 %

The aggravating factors led to a longer prison sentence for the defendant.

aggravating behavior

Frequency: 60 %

His aggravating behavior towards his coworkers caused tension in the office.

aggravating noise

Frequency: 50 %

The aggravating noise from the construction site kept us awake all night.

Idiomatic Expressions for aggravating

• Phrase: aggravating circumstances
  Meaning: factors that make a situation more difficult, serious, or complex
  Usage: The court took into consideration the aggravating circumstances before sentencing the defendant.