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Definition of aggravating - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
annoyingUS causing annoyance or irritationUS
- Her aggravating behavior upset everyone at the meeting.
2.
worsening effectUS making a problem or offense worseUS
- His constant complaining was aggravating the situation.
Expressions with aggravating
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something that makes a situation worse
The lack of sleep was an aggravating factor in his poor performance.
situation making a problem worse
The rain was an aggravating circumstance during the event.
Origin of aggravating
Latin, aggravare (to make heavier)
Terms with aggravating included in their meaning
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medical
secondary disease or condition aggravating an already existing one
aggravation
aggravating trouble often with a sense of inevitability
Examples of aggravating in a sentence
The constant noise was aggravating to the residents. The delay was aggravating the traffic. Her remarks were aggravating the tension.
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- French:agaçant, aggravant, ...
- German:ärgerlich, verschlimmernd, ...
- Italian:irritante, aggravante, ...
- Spanish:irritante, agravante, ...
- Portuguese:irritante, agravante, ...
- Chinese:惹人烦, 加重的, ...
- Japanese:迷惑な, 悪化させる, ...
- Arabic:مُزْعِج, مفاقِم, ...
- Hebrew:מְעַצְבֵּן, מַחְרִיף, ...
- Russian:раздражающий, усугубляющий, ...
- Ukrainian:дратівливий, обтяжуючий, ...
- Hindi:झुंझलाने वाला, बिगाड़ने वाला, ...
Definition of aggravate - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
worsenmake a situation or condition worse
- The rain aggravated the flooding situation.
2.
- His constant humming aggravated her.
Origin of aggravate
Latin, aggravare (to make heavier)
Examples of aggravate in a sentence
The delay aggravated the tension among the passengers. The loud music aggravated the neighbors. Her sarcastic comments aggravated him further.
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- French:aggraver, agacer, ...
- German:verschlimmern, ärgern, ...
- Italian:peggiorare, infastidire, ...
- Spanish:agravar, irritar, ...
- Portuguese:agravar, irritar, ...
- Chinese:加剧, 惹恼, ...
- Japanese:悪化させる, 苛立たせる, ...
- Arabic:فاقم, ضَايَق, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַחְמִיר, לְהַרְגִּיז, ...
- Russian:усугублять, раздражать, ...
- Ukrainian:погіршувати, дратувати, ...
- Hindi:और बिगाड़ना, चिढ़ाना, ...
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