- present participle of aggravate.
aggravating
Example Sentences
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The design of the cockpit and restraint were identified as aggravating factors, but the report acknowledged any structural design change would likely require "significant moderations".
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Rushing received platelet-rich plasma injection after aggravating the flexor injury a second time while working through a throwing program at the beginning of the month.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
In the lawsuit, Baker-Mazara alleges he tried to return, despite aggravating a knee injury, but Musselman chose not to insert him into the lineup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Kazakhstan's cloud-seeding trials raised alarm in neighbouring Kyrgyzstan where fears were flagged of "cloud theft" -- alleging that rain clouds could be diverted to Kazakhstan, aggravating its own drought.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
I worked in the kitchen at Viola’s elbow, which I think she found more aggravating than usual, as she had to cook and teach me at the same time.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
