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Another word for aggravate

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Verb

  1. To make greater in intensity or severity

    See also:

    increase

  2. To trouble the nerves or peace of mind of, especially by repeated vexations

    Idioms:
    See also:

    pain

    feelings

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Another word for aggravate

Verb

  1. To irritate

    See also:

    bother

  2. To make worse

    See also:

    intensify

    See syn. study at

    intensify

    increase

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Sentence Examples

  • Famine and sickness had begun to aggravate the situation.

  • A clash with Parma occurred to aggravate his troubles.

  • She wanted to aggravate the neighbor.

  • Some of these will be stricter, and some laxer; but all tend to aggravate the law.

  • As a matter of fact, the only effect of this election was to aggravate the mayor.

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