verb
- to make worse or more severe
- to annoy or irritate
Usage: informal
Examples
- The rain will aggravate the flooding in low-lying areas.
- Don’t scratch the rash because it will aggravate the condition.
- His constant complaining aggravated his coworkers.
- The loud music aggravated her headache.
- Heavy lifting can aggravate a back injury.
- The delay aggravated an already tense situation.
- Her brother’s teasing really aggravates her.