Another word for aggravate

aggravate Synonyms

aggravate

v.

To irritate
exasperate, annoy, provoke; see bother 2.
To make worse
worsen, exacerbate, complicate; see increase 1, intensify. See syn. study at intensify.

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Another word for aggravate

verb

To make greater in intensity or severity:
deepen, enhance, heighten, intensify, redouble. See increase
To trouble the nerves or peace of mind of, especially by repeated vexations:
annoy, bother, bug, chafe, disturb, exasperate, fret, gall², get, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve, provoke, put out, rile, ruffle, vex. Idioms: get in one's hair, get on one's nerves, get under one's skin. See feelings, pain