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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as in deepened
to make more severe
overheated rhetoric that only aggravated an already tense situation
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Recent Examples of aggravated
Wset Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 Nov. 2024
Desmond Webb, 37, signed a plea deal for aggravated battery, a Level 3 felony.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Defensive back Deane Leonard aggravated a hamstring injury.
—Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 13 Oct. 2024
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But on Wednesday, Jones pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated malicious wounding, and five counts for the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, according to his lawyer.
—Wset Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 Nov. 2024
Desmond Webb, 37, signed a plea deal for aggravated battery, a Level 3 felony.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
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There's also an ongoing veterinary industry staffing shortage aggravated by the pandemic pet adoption boom.
—Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Defensive back Deane Leonard aggravated a hamstring injury.
—Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 13 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggravated
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One of the most prominent symptoms in infected farm workers has been red, irritated eyes, or conjunctivitis.Brenda Goodman, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Flying can take a toll, leaving skin feeling parched, dull, and irritated.Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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Or annoyed at the waste of time and money?Marianne Krasny, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Not all residents are annoyed by their plucky neighbors’ antics, though.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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From stunning city views to beautiful countryside, my appreciation for this state has deepened.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Environmental concerns deepened when El Salvador joined the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals, and Sustainable Development (IGF), a global association of countries addressing mining issues.Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Young people, who make the majority of South Africa’s 60 million population, appeared less bothered to participate in that election.Farai Mutsaka, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2024
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President Trump would perhaps be less bothered about Israel allowing Jewish settlers back into Gaza, as part of the Israeli government would like to do.New York Times, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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And actor Mark Hamill went into lockdown on Tuesday as the fire intensified.Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The focus on the river intensified with the vehicle drifting south from the marina, turning over and finally sinking, police said.Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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There’s comic mileage in Gromit’s expressive eyes – ranging from exasperated to determined – as the heroic dog endeavors to save the day.Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
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Candidates running on a platform of normalcy, of maintaining the status quo with a couple of careful tweaks, only prompt exasperated eye rolls from a decisive chunk of the American electorate.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The two rappers have had a feud that dates back decades, and Jackson repeatedly trolled Combs in social media posts as his legal troubles worsened.Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Over the course of several years, Mangione posted on Reddit about persistent back pain that started as a minor issue but worsened in 2022 after a surfing accident and a slip on a piece of paper.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Playing shorthanded against one of the best defenses the Vols have faced all season did not help the visitors’ upset chances.David Ubben, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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New Mom Gives Birth, Only To Learn What Family Did With Baby By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter 10 A woman whose daughter was born via cesarean section has opened up about the one thing that left her upset following the birth.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Aggravated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggravated. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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