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to aggravate
01
to make a problem, situation, or condition worse or more serious
Transitive: to aggravate a problem or issue
Examples
Ignoring medication can aggravate the symptoms of a chronic illness.
Their delay aggravated the traffic problem.
02
to irritate, frustrate, or annoy someone
Transitive: to aggravate sb
InformalExamples
His constant tardiness never fails to aggravate his coworkers.
The repetitive sound of the dripping faucet aggravated her to the point of calling a plumber.
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