CEFR B2

aggravate

verb

Meaning

To make a problem, injury, or bad situation worse or more serious.

Examples

The loud music only served to aggravate his headache, making it impossible to concentrate.
Ignoring the doctor's advice could aggravate her knee injury, prolonging the recovery time.

Synonyms: worsen, exacerbate, intensify, compound

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aggravate (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: ˈæɡrəveɪt

Definition

To make a problem, injury, or bad situation worse or more serious.

Examples

The loud music only served to aggravate his headache, making it impossible to concentrate.
Ignoring the doctor's advice could aggravate her knee injury, prolonging the recovery time.
His constant complaining tends to aggravate an already tense atmosphere in the office.

Synonyms of aggravate

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Antonyms of aggravate

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