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as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
it really aggravates me when I arrive 10 minutes before the stated closing time, and the store's closed already
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Recent Examples of aggravate
Astudillo Aguirre was charged with aggravated endangering a child and two drug crimes.
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Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
Williams and Baker pleaded guilty to conspiracy, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft months before they were sentenced, prosecutors said.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
Wear Loose Clothing Tight, synthetic, or rough-textured clothing can aggravate hives by causing friction against the skin.5 Choose loose, comfortable clothing made from soft, natural fabrics like 100% cotton, linen, or bamboo, which allow your skin to breathe and minimize irritation.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Re-freezing of water on roads from recent snow may create hazardous driving conditions overnight in some areas, and freezing fog may aggravate those already deteriorating conditions.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
Williams and Baker pleaded guilty to conspiracy, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft months before they were sentenced, prosecutors said.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
Wear Loose Clothing Tight, synthetic, or rough-textured clothing can aggravate hives by causing friction against the skin.5 Choose loose, comfortable clothing made from soft, natural fabrics like 100% cotton, linen, or bamboo, which allow your skin to breathe and minimize irritation.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Re-freezing of water on roads from recent snow may create hazardous driving conditions overnight in some areas, and freezing fog may aggravate those already deteriorating conditions.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggravate
Verb
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Patrice O’Neal did a wonderful job of being annoyed.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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Together the besties are annoyed by the mundanity of their jobs, from fielding ridiculous customer complaints to suffering the indignity of having their service summoned by a bell on a pop-up flag installed on the tables.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2025
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The possible financial obligations due to the Child Victims Act could worsen a mounting fiscal crisis in Maryland.—
Gary Collins,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Jan. 2025
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Such an act of nature would only worsen the already-disastrous circumstances LA citizens are dealing with right now.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Prolonged exposure to vog can irritate the eyes, throat and lungs, particularly for those with preexisting respiratory conditions.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Rising temperatures also accelerate the production of ground-level ozone, a harmful gas that irritates airways and can trigger asthma attacks.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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The isolation is deepened, some federal employees said, by the fact that most of their fellow Americans see the federal government as bloated and inefficient.—
Erica L. Green,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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These narratives — with their complementary arcs — also deepen our investment as viewers.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Theresa’s nose has been bothering her and one of her children has asthma.—
Simmone Shah,
TIME,
26 Jan. 2025
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Ludvig Aberg, who shared the second-round lead with Griffin, was bothered by illness throughout the round.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This is exacerbated when the people on either end do not know one another well.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2025
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Debt can be exacerbated by rising healthcare costs and an aging population, increases in government spending, mounting interest on existing debt and more.—
Mitch Salchow,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Impact Impact, another word that bugs me to no end, is in my top three words to drop.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes,
4 Dec. 2024
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Pretty much since the first day Fortnite Chapter 6 season 1 launched, players have been complaining that XP across the game’s various modes either felt nerfed or bugged.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
4 Dec. 2024
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Speculation about his future in politics has intensified as the 18-year-old begins to take on more visible roles, both during his father's campaign and at official events.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Record-low sea ice in the Arctic, disruptions to ocean currents, and intensifying natural disasters are all stark warnings.—
David Carlin,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Aggravate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggravate. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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