aggravates

verb

Definition of aggravatesnext
present tense third-person singular of aggravate
1
as in annoys
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 deepens
to make more severe overheated rhetoric that only aggravated an already tense situation

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggravates
  1. deepens
  2. irritates
  3. exacerbates
  4. worsens
  5. intensifies
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  • Gooch's sympathetic biography deepens the picture of Haring as a Warhol-like genius.
    Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Their relationship deepens over the course of the film, culminating in a final scene that ends their story with a melancholy ambivalence.
    Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of deepens
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  • Chafing Chafing occurs when skin rubs against skin or clothing, causing friction that irritates the skin.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
  • This irritates the lining of the esophagus and causes heartburn.
    Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of irritates
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  • The lack of clarity and communication about succession and wealth transfer further exacerbates these issues.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Climate change exacerbates the threats with rising temperatures disrupting migration patterns and diminishing the availability of milkweed, the monarch caterpillar's essential food source.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of exacerbates
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  • The main symptoms of spondylolisthesis include lower back pain that often worsens when standing or walking, thigh pain, tight hamstrings and numbness spreading from the lower back down one leg.
    Ty Roush, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The book's central argument is that the repetition of these talking points across party lines creates a centrist consensus that maintains the status quo, even as the climate crisis worsens.
    Anna Broughel, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of worsens
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  • The economic dimension intensifies these stakes.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Venus’ entrance to Aquarius intensifies your dating life!
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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