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aggravator

[ ˈaɡrəˌveɪtər ]

Noun

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in psychology

A person or thing that causes annoyance or provocation; a source of frustration or irritation.

Synonyms

annoyer, bother, irritant, nuisance, provoker.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
aggravator	This term is often used in legal or formal settings to describe someone who makes a situation worse or inflames it. The lawyer referred to the defendant as an aggravator during the trial His behavior served as an aggravator of the ongoing conflict
irritant	This word is more formal or medical and often refers to something that causes continuous irritation or discomfort. The dust in the air was an irritant for her allergies His arrogant attitude was a constant irritant to everyone in the office
provoker	Often has a negative connotation and is used to describe someone who deliberately instigates trouble or incites others. She was known as a provoker who enjoyed starting arguments His comments were meant to be a provoker of strong emotions
annoyer	Used in casual or colloquial language to describe someone who frequently causes minor irritation or bothers people. Don't be such an annoyer, stop poking me! In class, he was known as the biggest annoyer, always disrupting lessons
bother	Commonly used in everyday conversation to describe a mild or moderate annoyance. Sorry to be a bother, but can you help me with this? His constant questions were starting to bother her
nuisance	Widely used to refer to something or someone that causes inconvenience or annoyance, can be used both formally and informally. The loud construction noise was a major nuisance for the residents That dog barking all night is such a nuisance

Examples of usage

He was always the aggravator in our group, picking fights and causing drama.
The constant noise from the construction site next door was a major aggravator for the residents.
Her habit of arriving late to meetings became an aggravator for her colleagues.
The aggravator in the situation was the lack of communication between the two parties.
The barking dog next door was a constant aggravator for the entire neighborhood.

Translations

Translations of the word "aggravator" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agravador

🇮🇳 उत्तेजक (uttejak)

🇩🇪 Verschlimmerer

🇮🇩 pengganggu

🇺🇦 погіршувач

🇵🇱 zaostrzający

🇯🇵 悪化させる人 (akka saseru hito)

🇫🇷 aggravateur

🇪🇸 agravador

🇹🇷 kışkırtıcı

🇰🇷 악화시키는 사람 (akwasikineun saram)

🇸🇦 مفاقم (mufaqim)

🇨🇿 zhoršovatel

🇸🇰 zhoršovateľ

🇨🇳 加剧者 (jiājù zhě)

🇸🇮 poslabševalec

🇮🇸 versnandi

🇰🇿 нашарлатқыш

🇬🇪 გაუარესებელი (gauaresbeli)

🇦🇿 pisləşdirici

🇲🇽 agravador

Etymology

The word 'aggravator' originated from the Latin word 'aggravare', which means 'to make heavier or more serious'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a person or thing that causes annoyance or provocation. The concept of aggravation has been studied in psychology to understand its impact on behavior and emotions.