aggravation
/æɡˈɡrævəˌeɪʃən/Definitions
1. noun
A state or feeling of being annoyed, irritated, or upset.
“Her constant complaining was a source of aggravation for the whole team.”
2. noun
An increase in severity or intensity of a problem or situation.
“The lack of funding exacerbated the aggravation of the city’s infrastructure problems.”
3. verb
To make a problem or situation worse.
“The rain aggravated the situation, making it difficult for the rescue team to reach the stranded hikers.”