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aggravation

[ag-ruh-vey-shuhn] / ˌæg rəˈveɪ ʃən /




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Sweeping contentious issues under the rug and relegating them to wanton aggravation is one major way of letting these same topics fester.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

That agreement expired last week, opening the door for further aggravation from the two investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

The charges had been said to have had a connection with serious organised crime, but this aggravation was deleted by prosecutors at the end of the evidence.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2025

Kathy Cady, who served as his victims’ rights attorney, is now the head of Hochman’s Bureau of Victims’ Services, another point of aggravation for the relatives fighting for the brothers release.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025

James glanced in disbelief and aggravation at Laurent and exchanged another brief look with Victoria, whose eyes still flickered edgily from face to face.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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