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aggravating

adjective as in annoying

adjective as in irksome

adjective as in maddening

adverb as in underfoot

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"I hope when convictions are secured, it will be considered an aggravating factor that they were working for a hostile state and they'll get higher sentences," he added.

From BBC

"There are a number of significant aggravating features," the judge said during sentencing at the same court.

From BBC

If you weren’t turned off by the perception of callousness, the distraction of watching the level of charity pot dwindle while people thanked their mothers, spouses and co-workers was aggravating.

From Salon

The two were not convicted of kidnapping charges and are due back in court Monday for a special trial on additional special allegations and aggravating factors.

Ads for VPNs are also banned, and while using these apps is not illegal, it may now be treated as an aggravating factor in criminal cases.

From BBC

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