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as in to annoy
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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Recent Examples of aggravate
Astudillo Aguirre was charged with aggravated endangering a child and two drug crimes.
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Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
Williams and Baker pleaded guilty to conspiracy, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft months before they were sentenced, prosecutors said.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
Wear Loose Clothing Tight, synthetic, or rough-textured clothing can aggravate hives by causing friction against the skin.5 Choose loose, comfortable clothing made from soft, natural fabrics like 100% cotton, linen, or bamboo, which allow your skin to breathe and minimize irritation.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Re-freezing of water on roads from recent snow may create hazardous driving conditions overnight in some areas, and freezing fog may aggravate those already deteriorating conditions.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
Williams and Baker pleaded guilty to conspiracy, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft months before they were sentenced, prosecutors said.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
Wear Loose Clothing Tight, synthetic, or rough-textured clothing can aggravate hives by causing friction against the skin.5 Choose loose, comfortable clothing made from soft, natural fabrics like 100% cotton, linen, or bamboo, which allow your skin to breathe and minimize irritation.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Re-freezing of water on roads from recent snow may create hazardous driving conditions overnight in some areas, and freezing fog may aggravate those already deteriorating conditions.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggravate
Verb
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Patrice O’Neal did a wonderful job of being annoyed.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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As the two moved through the scenes like a pair of tragic jesters, delighting the wide-eyed and annoying the cynics.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
16 Jan. 2025
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As with other types of acne, stress, diet, not getting enough sleep or using oily makeup, skincare or haircare products may worsen existing acne, according to the AAD.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Yet more than 7,000 people each day still opt to wait to speak to a person, creating a logjam that's only expected to worsen over the coming weeks and months.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The 2020 recall came eight years after Fitbit recalled its Fitbit Force activity-tracking wristband after the company received roughly 9,900 reports of the wristband irritating skin and 250 reports of blistering.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Double-cleansing mature skin involves two non-stripping formulas to thoroughly cleanse without compromising hydration or irritating delicate skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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The isolation is deepened, some federal employees said, by the fact that most of their fellow Americans see the federal government as bloated and inefficient.—
Erica L. Green,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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These narratives — with their complementary arcs — also deepen our investment as viewers.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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Theresa’s nose has been bothering her and one of her children has asthma.—
Simmone Shah,
TIME,
26 Jan. 2025
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Ludvig Aberg, who shared the second-round lead with Griffin, was bothered by illness throughout the round.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement The idea took on new urgency this month as wildfires destroyed thousands of homes in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighborhood and Altadena, a community in the foothills just north of the city, exacerbating the region’s long-running housing shortage.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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This is exacerbated when the people on either end do not know one another well.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2025
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Impact Impact, another word that bugs me to no end, is in my top three words to drop.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes,
4 Dec. 2024
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Pretty much since the first day Fortnite Chapter 6 season 1 launched, players have been complaining that XP across the game’s various modes either felt nerfed or bugged.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
4 Dec. 2024
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Speculation about his future in politics has intensified as the 18-year-old begins to take on more visible roles, both during his father's campaign and at official events.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Without these efforts, California’s wildfire crisis will only intensify, fueled by plants never meant to be here in the first place.—
Hannah Singleton,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Aggravate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggravate. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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