How to Use aggravate in a Sentence
aggravate
verb- They're afraid that we might aggravate an already bad situation.
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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
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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
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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
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Heat aggravates a water crisis: People need more water and more water evaporates.
—Somini Sengupta César Rodríguez, New York Times, 18 May 2024
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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
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Many moves no longer have aggravating, MOBA-style cooldowns, which was my biggest complaint from the beta.
—PCMAG, 30 May 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Avoid swatting at the bees or flailing your arms, which can aggravate the bees.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2023
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In the Alps, climate activists warn that the more frequent use of snow cannons will aggravate drought.
—Rick Noack, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023
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Do not watch the NBA Finals, which will only aggravate you.
—Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 3 June 2023
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This action could help to shut down the music or aggravate your neighbor.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
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This time of year, our skin can feel aggravated by the change in temperature.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Oct. 2023
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It's aggravated the disjoint between the way people perceive the world and what the data say.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024
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The following 10 foods—and drinks—can aggravate UC symptoms.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
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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
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Width Shoes that are too narrow can also aggravate bunions.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2023
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Irritation is stirred up when the Aries moon aggravates Mars.
—USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2023
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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
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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
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Here are a few of the common culprits that can aggravate symptoms and tips for avoiding skin irritants.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 18 Dec. 2023
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Watch for overreacting as the Aries moon aggravates Mars.
—USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2023
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Ride-sharing and the rise of remote work during the pandemic have aggravated the trend.
—David Harrison, WSJ, 2 Apr. 2023
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The three brothers focus on healthy living to avoid aggravating symptoms of Crohn’s.
—Jamie Ballard, Peoplemag, 31 Dec. 2023
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Or are those down pillows aggravating your neck strain?
—Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024
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Because sitting at the crib, looking at the news, I get aggravated, like my grandparents would.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas News, 1 Aug. 2023
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