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aggravated

[ag-ruh-vey-tid] / ˈæg rəˌveɪ tɪd /


ADJECTIVE
provoked
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Antonyms


Example Sentences

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But peer a little closer, and one could see that the brushstrokes lost their consistency and that the lines were harsher, more aggravated.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Zayas has pleaded not guilty to four counts of healthcare fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The retired nurse, 82, said the pollution made her afraid to go out and aggravated her dizziness and migraines.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s all a welcome respite from the looming gloom of MLB labor negotiations, in which owners, aggravated by mega spenders like the Dodgers, are expected to press hard for a salary cap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

I was dirty and annoyed by the time I reached prison, and my irritation was aggravated by the fact that I was put in a single cell with this fellow.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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