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   aggravation

   /ˌaɡrəˈveɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the state of becoming worse or more serious; exacerbation: "the patient experienced an aggravation of symptoms" Similar worseningexacerbationcompoundingintensificationincreaseheighteningmagnificationamplificationaugmentationOpposite improvement
   • 2. annoyance or exasperation: informal "the whole business has caused me a lot of aggravation"
   • ▪ aggressive behaviour; harassment.

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   1. : an act or circumstance that intensifies something or makes something worse. His interference was an aggravation of the situation. 2. : the act, action, or result of aggravating something or someone. especially : an increasing in seriousness or severity. aggravation of an injury. 3. : irritation, provocation.

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   Aggravation definition: an increase in intensity, seriousness, or severity; act of making worse. See examples of AGGRAVATION used in a sentence.

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   AGGRAVATION definition: 1. trouble or difficulty: 2. the act of making something such as a problem or injury worse: 3…. Learn more.

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   AGGRAVATION meaning: 1. trouble or difficulty: 2. the act of making something such as a problem or injury worse: 3…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of AGGRAVATE is to make (something) worse, more serious, or more severe : to intensify (something) unpleasantly. How to use aggravate in a sentence. Common Uses of Aggravate, Aggravation, and Aggravating: Usage Guide.

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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.

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   ag•gra•va•tion. n. 1. an increase in intensity, seriousness, or severity; act of making worse. 2. the state of being aggravated. 3. something that causes an increase in intensity, degree, or severity. 4. annoyance; exasperation. 5. a source or cause of annoyance or exasperation. usage: See aggravate.

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   1. an increase in intensity, seriousness, or severity; act of making worse. an aggravation of pain. 2. the state of being aggravated. 3. something that causes an increase in intensity, degree, or severity. 4. annoyance; exasperation.

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    Definition of aggravation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Aggravation definition: an increase in intensity, seriousness, or severity; act of making worse. See examples of AGGRAVATION used in a sentence.