How to Use aggravate in a Sentence

aggravate

verb

• They're afraid that we might aggravate an already bad situation.
• Don’t haze or aggravate a calm coyote: If the animal is avoiding humans and pets, leave it alone.
  — Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 24 May 2024
• My back has never really been the same since, and the constant travel that comes with being on the road always seems to aggravate it.
  — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2024
• Grayson has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct charges in the killing.
  — Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 26 July 2024
• Heat aggravates a water crisis: People need more water and more water evaporates.
  — Somini Sengupta César Rodríguez, New York Times, 18 May 2024
• His father was arrested and charged with child abuse homicide, aggravated child abuse and child endangerment, officers said.
  — Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 18 July 2024
• Many moves no longer have aggravating, MOBA-style cooldowns, which was my biggest complaint from the beta.
  — PCMAG, 30 May 2024
• Grayson, who is white, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct in Massey’s death.
  — Dhanika Pineda, ABC News, 25 July 2024
• The suspect was arrested on charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, aggravated robbery and evading arrest.
  — Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2024
• Driving the news: Grayson was fired last week and indicted for first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct.
  — Russell Contreras, Axios, 24 July 2024
• He was struck by a line drive while playing defense in Philadelphia, then aggravated the injury on a swing Thursday in Colorado and was lifted from the game.
  — Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 10 May 2024
• Anna emphasizes that while the rise of AI aggravated global angst, fear is a primary emotion experienced across all areas of life.
  — Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
• Avoid swatting at the bees or flailing your arms, which can aggravate the bees.
  — Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2023
• In the Alps, climate activists warn that the more frequent use of snow cannons will aggravate drought.
  — Rick Noack, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023
• Do not watch the NBA Finals, which will only aggravate you.
  — Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 3 June 2023
• This action could help to shut down the music or aggravate your neighbor.
  — Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
• This time of year, our skin can feel aggravated by the change in temperature.
  — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Oct. 2023
• It's aggravated the disjoint between the way people perceive the world and what the data say.
  — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024
• The following 10 foods—and drinks—can aggravate UC symptoms.
  — Amanda MacMillan, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
• Police said that the child's father was in the passenger seat of the car and was booked on charges of child abuse, endangerment and aggravated DUI.
  — Aidan Wohl, The Arizona Republic, 4 Sep. 2023
• Width Shoes that are too narrow can also aggravate bunions.
  — Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2023
• Irritation is stirred up when the Aries moon aggravates Mars.
  — USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2023
• Don’t haze or aggravate a calm coyote: If the animal is avoiding humans and pets, leave it alone.
  — Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 2 July 2024
• Sasser ended up starting the game but aggravated the injury and didn’t play in the second half.
  — The New York Times, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2023
• Here are a few of the common culprits that can aggravate symptoms and tips for avoiding skin irritants.
  — Karen Pallarito, Health, 18 Dec. 2023
• Watch for overreacting as the Aries moon aggravates Mars.
  — USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2023
• Ride-sharing and the rise of remote work during the pandemic have aggravated the trend.
  — David Harrison, WSJ, 2 Apr. 2023
• The three brothers focus on healthy living to avoid aggravating symptoms of Crohn’s.
  — Jamie Ballard, Peoplemag, 31 Dec. 2023
• Or are those down pillows aggravating your neck strain?
  — Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
• Because sitting at the crib, looking at the news, I get aggravated, like my grandparents would.
  — Thor Christensen, Dallas News, 1 Aug. 2023

Last Updated: 13 Aug 2024