Definition of Aggravate

to make worse, or more severe

Examples of Aggravate in a sentence

I left the party early so the noise would not aggravate my headache.  🔊

His reactions to unpleasant situations tended to aggravate everyone’s nerves.  🔊

The lemon wedge would aggravate my papercut, so I put on a bandage.  🔊

Not wanting to aggravate my father, I decided not to give him my report card.  🔊

We put out the bonfire so the wind would not aggravate the flames.  🔊

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