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aggravate

[ag-ruh-veyt] / ˈæg rəˌveɪt /




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In fact, the so-called positive attributes men are told to cultivate aggravate his woefulness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

And people do leave, including the ones Lemon seems to aggravate the most.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

For other patients, judgmental remarks from providers aggravate the effects of physical pain by making patients feel ashamed of or even responsible for it.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2025

French winemakers are walking on eggshells at the moment, fearful of saying anything that might aggravate the situation.

From BBC • May 25, 2025

I was peeved enough at Roy Lee to not answer, but then I figured it would aggravate him more to tell the truth.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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