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aggravate

UK
/ˈæɡrəveɪt/
US
/ˈæɡrəˌveɪt/

Translations

aggravateverb
aggravated
Past Simple
aggravated
Past Participle
aggravating
Gerund
UK
/ˈæɡrəveɪt/
US
/ˈæɡrəˌveɪt/
exaspérerSens familier ou soutenu selon le contexte ; exprime une irritation persistante.
His constant interruptions aggravated the teacher.
Ses interruptions constantes ont exaspéré le professeur.
The loud music aggravated her headache.
La musique trop forte a aggravé son mal de tête.
Additional translations
agacerSens moins fort que exaspérer ; insiste sur l'irritation.
Synonyms
provoke
inflame
annoy
irritate
worsen
intensify
exacerbate
Antonyms
diminish
reduce
alleviate

Definitions

aggravateverb
To make a problem, injury, or offense worse or more serious.
The loud music aggravated her headache.
To annoy or exasperate someone persistently.
His constant interruptions aggravated the teacher.
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