aggravate

//ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
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Verb

aggravateInfinitive
aggravatePresent tense
aggravatedPast tense
aggravatedPast participle
aggravatingPresent participle
aggravatesThird-person singular
1

To make a problem, injury, or offense worse or more serious.

Running on a sprained ankle will only aggravate the injury.

2

To annoy or irritate someone, especially persistently.

Stop aggravating your sister with those annoying questions.