aggravative

/ˌæɡræˈvætɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

causing or tending to cause aggravation; worsening a situation

“The lawyer argued that the new law was aggravative and would only lead to more problems.”

2. noun

the act or process of aggravating

“The company’s aggravative policies have led to a significant decline in employee morale.”

Synonyms

  • aggravating
  • inflammatory

Antonyms

  • calming
  • soothing