aggravate

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

This heightened sensitivity can aggravate high blood pressure, diabetes and other chronic illnesses as well as raise the risks of accidents, falls and fractures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

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

Without complementary requirements for hardening the homes themselves, widespread clearing of landscaping immediately around homes could do little to reduce risk and could even aggravate the danger.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2025

Abuela is complaining that there was too much salt in the ropa vieja, that high blood pressure runs in the family, and that Rosario should be careful not to aggravate their condition.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García