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adjective

ˈa-grə-ˌvā-təd How to pronounce aggravated (audio)
Definition of aggravatednext
as in irritated
subjected to and reacting with irritation aggravated customers looking in vain for a salesclerk for assistance

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aggravated

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verb

past tense of aggravate
1
as in annoyed
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts it really aggravates me when I arrive 10 minutes before the stated closing time, and the store's closed already

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2
as in deepened
to make more severe overheated rhetoric that only aggravated an already tense situation

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Recent Examples of aggravated
Adjective
The individuals have been charged with one or a combination of offenses including simple assault, conspiracy, theft, failure to disperse, disorderly conduct, aggravated assault, riot and others. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 Under federal immigration law, second‑degree bail jumping is classified as an aggravated felony, a designation that generally bars lawful permanent residents from seeking cancellation of removal and most other forms of relief. — Hanna Park, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Verb
The complex may actually have aggravated the city’s housing woes, since its presence has reportedly nudged up rents and attracted real-estate speculators. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 June 2026 Chicago police said Lance Cunningham, 24, is facing felony charges, including multiple counts of reckless homicide and aggravated DUI. — Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for aggravated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggravated
  1. irritated
  2. annoyed
  3. deepened
  4. bothered
  5. bugged
  6. intensified
  7. exasperated
  8. persecuted
Adjective
  • The byproduct was irritated, itchy skin with the discomfort of scratches, scabs and the stink that accompanied it.
    — Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • There was a point in Patrick Paul’s ascension last season where his smirk, his hearty chuckles irritated, if not frustrated his opponents to the point of anger.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
Definition of irritated
Verb
  • Others are annoyed that its ambiguous language will create confusion over how — or if — the state will enforce compliance.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • David goes on a tour of the past 250 years and is deeply annoyed by every facet of it.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Definition of annoyed
Verb
  • Recent allegations of irregularities in government recruitment exams have only deepened frustrations among some young Indians.
    — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Iranians and Mexicans also deepened a bond, as Tijuana embraced the team throughout its visit.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
Definition of deepened
Adjective
  • Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi star as childhood pals turned hot and bothered frenemies having quite the torrid love affair as adults in a sumptuous and quite haughty bad romance.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 May 2026
  • After a frustrating conversation with a hotel staffer about the air conditioning, a hot and bothered Fuller threw on a ball cap, turned it backward and recorded a rant on his cellphone.
    — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
Definition of bothered
Verb
  • When Riley returned to the table, La La told me that his high profile in the city sometimes bugged her, because fans were always interrupting them, even sitting down at their table.
    — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
  • Upon arriving at big-league camp this spring, Rojas said the different grip initially bugged him.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of bugged
Verb
  • Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian energy infrastructure ‌this year, causing fuel shortages in parts of Russia.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 4 July 2026
  • Gymshark’s growth has slowed as competition has intensified and consumers have become more cautious about spending.
    — Robert Olsen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of intensified
Adjective
  • For a variety of reasons that weren’t immediately entirely clear, there was a comprehensive and fundamental breakdown in access to the stadium that left many exasperated or furious.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
  • Such a reader would be even more exasperated by The End of Everything, which turns the dial up several notches.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Definition of exasperated
Verb
  • The Washington Principles also recognize that many sales of artwork by Jews during the Nazi era occurred while they were being persecuted, or under duress.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 29 June 2026
  • Representatives of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine have been persecuted.
    — Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of persecuted

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