aggravate
//ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt//
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.