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aggravating

UK
/ˈæɡrəveɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈæɡrəˌveɪtɪŋ/

Translations

aggravatingadjective
more aggravating
Comp.
most aggravating
Super.
UK
/ˈæɡrəveɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈæɡrəˌveɪtɪŋ/
aggravantQui rend un problème, une blessure ou une offense plus grave.
Smoking is an aggravating factor in heart disease.
Le tabagisme est un facteur aggravant dans les maladies cardiaques.
agacantQui provoque de l’agacement ou de l’exaspération.
The constant noise from the construction site was incredibly aggravating.
Le bruit constant du chantier était incroyablement agacant.
Synonyms
irritating
annoying
exasperating
vexing
infuriating
troublesome
disturbing
Antonyms
calming
soothing
pleasing
aggravatingnoun
UK
/ˈæɡrəveɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈæɡrəˌveɪtɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun.
aggravationTerme courant en médecine et en contexte général.
Aggravating the injury by continuing to play led to a longer recovery time.
L’aggravation de la blessure en continuant à jouer a entraîné une convalescence plus longue.
aggravateverb

aggravating

Gerund

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

Definitions

aggravatingadjective
Causing annoyance or exasperation.
The constant noise from the construction site was incredibly aggravating.
Making a problem, injury, or offense worse or more serious.
Smoking is an aggravating factor in heart disease.
aggravatingnoun
The act or process of aggravating something; making a problem or injury worse or more severe.
Aggravating the injury by continuing to play led to a longer recovery time.
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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