aggravation
[ ag-ruh-vey-shuhn ]
noun
an increase in intensity, seriousness, or severity; act of making worse: an aggravation of pain.
the state of being aggravated.
something that causes an increase in intensity, degree, or severity.
annoyance; exasperation: Johnny causes me so much aggravation!
a source or cause of annoyance or exasperation: Johnny's such an aggravation to her!
Origin of aggravation
1usage note For aggravation
See aggravate.
Other words from aggravation
- o·ver·ag·gra·va·tion, noun
- pre·ag·gra·va·tion, noun
- su·per·ag·gra·va·tion, noun
Words that may be confused with aggravation
- aggravation , annoyance, intensification, irritation, worsening
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