Definitions

1. verb

to make (a problem, situation, or feeling) worse

“The heat wave aggravated the city’s air pollution problem.”

2. verb

to annoy or provoke (someone)

“Her sarcastic comments aggravated her brother.”

3. verb

to make (something) more severe or serious

“The doctor said the patient’s symptoms would aggravate if left untreated.”

4. noun

a worsening or deterioration of a situation

“The aggravation of the traffic caused us to be late.”

5. verb

to increase the severity of (a feeling or emotion)

“The news aggravates my anxiety.”