aggravate (Meaning)
aggravate (v)
make worse
exasperate or irritate
aggravate (v. t.)
To make heavy or heavier; to add to; to increase.
To make worse, or more severe; to render less tolerable or less excusable; to make more offensive; to enhance; to intensify.
To give coloring to in description; to exaggerate; as, to aggravate circumstances.
To exasperate; to provoke; to irritate.
Synonyms & Antonyms of aggravate
Synonyms:
- distress
- offend
- perturb
- devil
- affront
- nettle
- exercise
- get one's goat
- rankle
- enrage
- antagonize
- outrage
- gall
- enflame
- harass
- badger
- heckle
- nark
- stick in one's craw
- agitate
- pester
- bait
- nag
- discompose
- disquiet
- harry
- unsettle
- rasp
- set one's teeth on edge
- hassle
- unhinge
- peeve
- undo
- rouse
- madden
- rub the wrong way
- upset
- discomfort
- get on one's nerves
- fret
- roil
- inflame
Antonyms:
aggravate Sentence Examples
- His constant complaints only served to aggravate the already tense atmosphere in the room.
- Please refrain from making sarcastic remarks as they tend to aggravate the situation.
- Using harsh language can aggravate an argument and make it more difficult to find a resolution.
- The persistent noise from the construction site continued to aggravate the residents living nearby.
- Ignoring the warning signs of a failing engine could aggravate the problem and lead to a costly repair.
- Trying to multitask while under pressure can aggravate stress and reduce overall productivity.
- Adding fuel to the fire, the manager's insensitive comments only served to aggravate the team's dissatisfaction.
- The intense heat during the summer months can aggravate existing health conditions, especially for vulnerable populations.
- Failing to address the root cause of a problem can aggravate the issue and result in recurring challenges.
- It's essential to avoid behaviors that can aggravate allergies, such as exposure to dust and pollen, to maintain good respiratory health.
FAQs About the word aggravate
make worse, exasperate or irritateTo make heavy or heavier; to add to; to increase., To make worse, or more severe; to render less tolerable or less excusable;
annoy, bug, bother, irritate, persecute, anger, wear on, irk, vex, itch
pacify, conciliate, satisfy, mollify, pacify, conciliate, placate, oblige, placate, gratify
His constant complaints only served to aggravate the already tense atmosphere in the room.
Please refrain from making sarcastic remarks as they tend to aggravate the situation.
Using harsh language can aggravate an argument and make it more difficult to find a resolution.
The persistent noise from the construction site continued to aggravate the residents living nearby.
