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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"

   Scrabble Points: 16

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   • G

     2

   • G

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   • R

     1

   • A

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   • V

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   • A

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   • T

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   • I

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   • O

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   • N

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