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View synonyms for aggravation
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. 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!
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Usage Note
See aggravate.
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Other Words From
- over·aggra·vation noun
- preag·gra·vation noun
- super·aggra·vation noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of aggravation1
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