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aggravation

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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

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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

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