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   ag·gra·va·tion

   /ˌaɡrəˈvāSHən/

   noun

   • 1. an intensification of a negative quality or aspect: "Negotiators were optimistic despite the aggravation of the standoff caused by the press release" Similar worseningexacerbationcompoundingintensificationincreaseheighteningmagnificationamplificationaugmentationOpposite improvement
   • 2. the state of being aggravated: "internet users' aggravation with the deluge of pop-up ads"
   • 3. a cause of annoyance or irritation: "the aggravations of living with a self-confessed sports junkie"

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   Aggravation is an act or circumstance that intensifies something or makes something worse, or irritation, provocation. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and usage of aggravation and related words.

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   Aggravation means trouble or difficulty, or the act of making something worse. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary and Corpus.

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   Aggravation means an increase in intensity, seriousness, or severity; act of making worse. It can also mean annoyance, exasperation, or a source of trouble. See how to use aggravation in a sentence and learn its origin and synonyms.

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   An aggravation is something that makes a situation or condition worse. Getting hot and sweaty might result in an aggravation of your poison ivy rash. An aggravation of symptoms in a hospital patient is a bad sign — things are becoming more serious.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAGGRAVATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Aggravation means trouble or difficulty, or the act of making something worse. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with examples from various sources.

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   Learn the meaning of aggravate, a verb that can mean to make worse, more serious, or more severe, or to make someone angry or irritated. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAGGRAVATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Aggravation is the act of making something worse, or the condition of being aggravated. It can also mean annoyance, exasperation, or a source of irritation. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of aggravation.