Definitions

1. verb

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

“Her injuries were exacerbated by the delay in medical treatment.”

2. verb

to annoy or provoke someone

“The constant noise from the neighbors aggravated her.”

3. verb

to increase the severity or seriousness of (something)

“The new evidence will aggravate the charges against him.”

4. noun

a state or feeling of annoyance or irritation

“She felt a great aggravation at being stuck in traffic.”