as in irritated
subjected to and reacting with irritation
aggravated customers looking in vain for a salesclerk for assistance
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1
as in annoyed
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
it really aggravates me when I arrive 10 minutes before the stated closing time, and the store's closed already
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2
as in deepened
to make more severe
overheated rhetoric that only aggravated an already tense situation
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Recent Examples of aggravated
Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 24 June 2025
Donald Pinnock was charged Sunday with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
The severe downturn in China has aggravated the overstretch problem.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The penalty for an aggravated DUI is up to 15 years in prison, $5,000 fine, 5-year driver’s license suspension and restitution, according to Canyon County.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 24 June 2025
Donald Pinnock was charged Sunday with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
Verb
The backup point guard initially hurt his groin during a March 19 loss in San Antonio, then aggravated the injury the next night in Charlotte on the second leg of a back-to-back.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
The severe downturn in China has aggravated the overstretch problem.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggravated
Adjective
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But then Carrie, and the series, has continued to treat Wyatt’s condition, and his father’s obvious irritated denial of its realities, as simply a logistical obstacle in her fairy tale love story.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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Use a soft-bristle brush and a wide-tooth comb, and take your time, especially around areas that already feel sparse or irritated. 2.—
Health,
Health,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Not seeing his name on the list should have annoyed him.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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While typically a crowd at a concert might have been annoyed that the performer stopped the show to have a chat with a fan, the audience couldn’t have been more supportive and receptive.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As the recession deepened and unemployment shot higher, the interest and the penalties on Natale’s loans compounded much faster than her ability to move up the ladder to higher paying jobs.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Those convictions were only deepened in the spring and summer of 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic and post-George Floyd protests.—
Alexander Nazaryan,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Yet, series creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann weren't too bothered when Pascal gave his war wound update.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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Everyone is hot and bothered, confused and unsure what to do next.—
Solitaire Townsend,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Verb
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The stock market endured its worst day of the year this week and fears of a recession have intensified.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Gold hit a new record high and topped $3,000 an ounce, reflecting a flight to safety that has intensified as US stocks fall.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Throughout the movie, interspersed with shots of an exasperated Silverstone fending off her younger lover’s calls to her office and strutting through New York City streets in sky-high stilettos, are shots of Silverstone in gym clothes boxing with a personal trainer to blow off steam.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
4 July 2025
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Cleveland Fire shared photos of a dog and a cat, looking exasperated but otherwise unharmed, plopped in a car's backseat, as well as scenes of both reuniting with their owners.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
25 June 2025
Verb
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However, wider market fundamentals have not materially altered and have somewhat worsened.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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While Ireland's housing crisis has now been ongoing for about a decade, the problem is said to have worsened in recent years, as construction has dramatically lagged behind demand and migration to the country has increased requests for more homes.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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What changed at Sharon Place and why are owners upset? Sharon Place, which includes over 70 condos, has always had a pet weight limit written into its governing documents, Emehel said.—
Nora O’Neill
July 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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With less than 30 seconds to go in the game, and both teams tied at 77, Reese walked off the court visibly upset during a timeout.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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“Aggravated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggravated. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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