1. the feeling of being annoyed or frustrated
2. something that causes annoyance or makes a situation worse
3. the act of making a problem, injury, or bad situation worse

Examples

• The constant noise from construction was a source of aggravation for residents.
• She sighed in aggravation when the computer crashed again.
• Traffic jams are a daily aggravation for commuters.
• His rude behavior only added to her aggravation.
• The doctor warned that exercise might cause aggravation of the injury.
• The new policy resulted in the aggravation of existing problems.
• To avoid aggravation of the situation, they decided to remain calm.