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aggravation

 

[ ˌaɡrəˈveɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of annoyance

Aggravation is a feeling of annoyance or exasperation, often resulting from repeated or persistent irritation.

Synonyms

exasperation, frustration, irritation

Examples of usage

  • He couldn't hide his aggravation when his computer crashed for the third time.
  • She felt a sense of aggravation growing within her as the meeting dragged on.
Context #2 | Noun

making a situation worse

Aggravation can also refer to the action or result of making a situation worse or more serious.

Synonyms

complication, exacerbation, worsening

Examples of usage

  • The lack of communication only added to the aggravation of the already tense situation.
  • His constant complaining only served to increase the aggravation felt by those around him.
Context #3 | Noun

board game

In a different context, Aggravation is also the name of a board game that involves moving marbles around a board.

Synonyms

board game

Examples of usage

  • We decided to play Aggravation after dinner for some family fun.
  • The children enjoyed playing Aggravation with their grandparents.

Translations

Translations of the word "aggravation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agravamento

🇮🇳 बढ़ाना

🇩🇪 Verschärfung

🇮🇩 perburukan

🇺🇦 погіршення

🇵🇱 pogorszenie

🇯🇵 悪化

🇫🇷 aggravation

🇪🇸 agravamiento

🇹🇷 kötüleşme

🇰🇷 악화

🇸🇦 تفاقم

🇨🇿 zhoršení

🇸🇰 zhoršenie

🇨🇳 恶化

🇸🇮 poslabšanje

🇮🇸 versnöppun

🇰🇿 нашарлау

🇬🇪 გაუმჯობესება

🇦🇿 pisləşmə

🇲🇽 agravación

Etymology

The word 'aggravation' comes from the Latin word 'aggravationem', which means 'an increase'. It originally referred to the action of making something heavier or more serious. Over time, its meaning expanded to include feelings of annoyance or exasperation. The word has been in use in English since the 16th century.

See also: aggravated, aggravating, aggravatingly, aggravator.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,515, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.