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Meaning of aggravated
The primary meaning of "aggravated" is to make a problem or situation worse.
Etymology of aggravated
The word "aggravated" comes from the Latin "aggravare", which means to make heavier or more serious, derived from "ad-" (to) and "gravare" (to weigh or burden)
Historical usage: The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a wide range of situations, from physical conditions to emotional states
Synonyms
exacerbated
worsened
intensified
increased
heightened
amplified
magnified
enlarged
expanded
inflated
augmented
escalated
aggravated
irritated
annoyed
vexed
infuriated
enraged
incensed
provoked
exasperated
frustrated
displeased
dissatisfied
disgruntled
irritated
inflamed
heated
inflamed
kindled
fanned
fueled
worsened
complicated
entangled
snarled
tangled
knotted
involved
complex
problematic
troublesome
burdensome
oppressive
troublesome
harassing
pestering
plaguing
besetting
assailing
attacking
molesting
badgering
harrying
persecuting
tormenting
teasing
taunting
goading
provoking
Definitions
- Made worse or more severe
- * Causing annoyance or frustration
- * Legally, made more serious or severe, especially in relation to a crime or offense
Usage Examples
- The patient's condition was aggravated by the lack of proper medical care
- * The situation was already tense, and the argument only served to aggravate it further
- * The judge considered the circumstances to be aggravating factors in the crime