aggravation

Noun

Meaning

The act of aggravating, or making worse; -- used of evils, natural or moral; the act of increasing in severity or heinousness; something additional to a crime or wrong and enhancing its guilt or injurious consequences.

An extrinsic circumstance or accident which increases the guilt of a crime or the misery of a calamity.

Provocation; irritation.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

irritation provocation exasperation exacerbation increase trouble distress worry frustration harassment nuisance displeasure torment bother annoyance
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Antonyms

pearl rhapsody bliss deliverance beatitude glee
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Hypernyms

aggression annoyance intensification chafe vexation

Hyponyms

twit taunt taunting last straw aggro

Related terms

aggravate

Phrases with the word

aggravation of symptoms

Examples

the aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care Source: Internet

Any aggravation in the negotiations between the EU and the UK will imply for investors milder terms of the Bank of England lending in the future. Source: Internet

Aggravation in religious circles arose primarily from the un-Islamic lifestyle of the rulers. Source: Internet

A dearth of outside humanitarian assistance contributes to the aggravation of the crisis. Source: Internet

At a time when resources are diminished and people fight over them, it’s also a source of aggravation.” Source: Internet

Charged with robbery with aggravation is Donald Miller, 55, unemployed of Oakland Road, Kingston 13. He flatly refused to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty when asked. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

aggravating circumstance aggravating factor aggravatingly aggravation of symptoms aggravative aggravator