Main Entry: ag·gra·va·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌa-grə-ˈvā-shən\

Function: noun

Date: circa 1555

1 : an act or circumstance that intensifies or makes worse
2 : the act, action, or result of aggravating; especially : an increasing in seriousness or severity <aggravation of an injury>
3 : irritation, provocation

usage see aggravate