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aggravate

aggravate /ˈægrəˌveɪt/ verb
aggravates; aggravated; aggravating
aggravate
/ˈægrəˌveɪt/
verb
aggravates; aggravated; aggravating
Britannica Dictionary definition of AGGRAVATE
[+ object]
: to make (an injury, problem, etc.) more serious or severe
informal : to make (someone) angry : to annoy or bother (someone)

— aggravating

adjective [more aggravating; most aggravating]

— aggravatingly

adverb