aggravated
Example Sentences
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The deployment of hundreds of thousands of young men to the battlefield in Ukraine over the last four years has only aggravated the problem.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Villamide and three other former senior officers are on trial for dereliction of duty and aggravated negligent destruction.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
When he and his family moved to a quiet Brooklyn street, instead of basking in relief he quickly found himself aggravated by barking dogs and other fresh triggers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
In 2024, federal prosecutors accused the head of the firm that provided the AI tool, Joanna Smith-Griffin, of defrauding investors and charged her with securities fraud, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
And now, all the questions and worries were aggravated honeybees in her mind.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
