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aggravation
(,/&/gr/@/'v/eI//S//@/n )

noun (n)

  • an exasperated feeling of annoyance(noun.feeling)
    Synonym:
    exasperation
    source: wordnet30
  • unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse(noun.act)
    Example:
    The aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care.
    Synonym:
    exacerbation
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of aggravating, or making worse; -- used of evils, natural or moral; the act of increasing in severity or heinousness; something additional to a crime or wrong and enhancing its guilt or injurious consequences.(noun)
    source: webster1913
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