How to Use aggravate in a Sentence

aggravate

verb

• Our neighbors were aggravated by all the noise.
• A headache can be aggravated by too much exercise.
• All of these delays really aggravate me.
• They're afraid that we might aggravate an already bad situation.
• She aggravated an old knee injury.
• The symptoms were aggravated by drinking alcohol.
• Bad at-bats in run-scoring situations can aggravate a team.
  — La Velle E. Neal Iii Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 26 Sep. 2020
• On top of that, several studies have shown that sleeping on your right side can aggravate heartburn.
  — Eleanor Cummins, Popular Science, 27 Oct. 2020
• Braun has been dealing with a back issue all season and appeared to aggravate it while hitting a single in the first inning.
  — Steve Megargee, Star Tribune, 18 Sep. 2020
• Any upheaval could aggravate the impact the pandemic has had on consumer spending.
  — Deirdre Hipwell, Bloomberg.com, 27 Dec. 2020
• The same dry conditions that aggravate the fires also undermine new forest growth.
  — NBC News, 22 Sep. 2020
• Smoking, including vaping, can aggravate the virus and the lungs.
  — Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
• Many have ongoing breathing difficulties, which can fuel anxiety, and in turn, aggravate their shortness of breath and rapid heart rate.
  — Gabrielle Glaser, STAT, 28 Aug. 2020
• Missing out on family gatherings would only aggravate those feelings.
  — Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2020
• Back pain is very individualized, says Fagan, and the same exercises that make someone else feel better may aggravate your pain.
  — Christa Sgobba, SELF, 12 Dec. 2020
• This will not apply however if there are aggravating factors, such as recidivism or pervasive misconduct.
  — Steve Weisman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
• And in the fourth quarter against the Steelers, Hamilton appeared to aggravate his ankle but remained on the field and finished with 10 tackles.
  — Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 18 Nov. 2024
• True to its name, hypoallergenic bedding is made from materials unlikely to aggravate allergies.
  — Banu Ibrahim, CNN Underscored, 22 Oct. 2020
• Cash has returned to practice but is being eased back into service -- as not to aggravate the injury and cause a relapse – with Miller expected to maintain the starting strong safety spot for at least one more game.
  — Evan Dudley, al, 16 Oct. 2020
• Avoid swatting at the bees or flailing your arms, which can aggravate the bees.
  — Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2023
• Try to wear clothing that doesn’t aggravate your flares.
  — Bethany Fulton, SELF, 23 July 2021
• Ready to shop for a body cleanser that won't aggravate your sensitive skin?
  — Tamim Alnuweiri, Health.com, 19 Jan. 2022
• In the Alps, climate activists warn that the more frequent use of snow cannons will aggravate drought.
  — Rick Noack, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023
• Bad habits like jaw-clenching and tooth-grinding aggravate the joint.
  — New York Times, 15 Dec. 2021
• Do not watch the NBA Finals, which will only aggravate you.
  — Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 3 June 2023
• Hot water will only aggravate the fibers and, therefore, cause swimwear to stretch out.
  — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2024
• This action could help to shut down the music or aggravate your neighbor.
  — Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
• Food inflation, which the war in Ukraine will aggravate, is the sector’s next big hurdle.
  — Carol Ryan, WSJ, 4 Mar. 2022
• The motion may also aggravate existing arthritis at the base of the thumb.
  — Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2021
• This time of year, our skin can feel aggravated by the change in temperature.
  — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Oct. 2023

Last Updated: 15 Dec 2024