Aggravated: meaning, definitions and examples

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aggravated

 

[ ˈæɡrəˌveɪtɪd ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

feeling

Feeling very annoyed or angry, especially because of something that someone has done. To make a situation worse or more serious.

Synonyms

annoyed, exasperated, irritated

Examples of usage

  • She was aggravated by his rude behavior.
  • The noise from the construction work only aggravated her headache further.
Context #2 | Verb

law

To make a crime or bad situation worse or more serious by causing anger or hatred.

Synonyms

escalate, exacerbate, worsen

Examples of usage

  • His aggressive behavior only aggravated the judge's decision.
  • The defendant's attempt to intimidate the witness aggravated the case.
Context #3 | Adjective

medical

Having been made worse by the addition of something harmful.

Synonyms

exacerbated, worsened

Examples of usage

  • The patient's condition became aggravated after the incorrect medication was administered.

Translations

Translations of the word "aggravated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agravado

🇮🇳 गंभीर

🇩🇪 verschärft

🇮🇩 diperburuk

🇺🇦 погіршений

🇵🇱 pogorszony

🇯🇵 悪化した

🇫🇷 aggravé

🇪🇸 agravado

🇹🇷 kötüleşmiş

🇰🇷 악화된

🇸🇦 تفاقم

🇨🇿 zhoršený

🇸🇰 zhoršený

🇨🇳 加重的

🇸🇮 poslabšano

🇮🇸 versnað

🇰🇿 бұзылған

🇬🇪 გართულებული

🇦🇿 pisləşmiş

🇲🇽 agravado

Etymology

The word 'aggravate' comes from the Latin word 'aggravare', which means 'to make heavier or more serious'. It entered the English language in the early 16th century with the meaning of 'make worse or more serious'. Over time, 'aggravate' has come to be commonly used to describe situations where something is made more difficult or severe. It is often used in contexts of annoyance, anger, or making a bad situation even worse.

See also: aggravating, aggravatingly, aggravation, aggravator.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,149 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.