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 worse2: the act, action, or result of aggravating ; especially : an increasing in seriousness or severity <aggravation of an injury>3: irritation, provocation

usage see aggravate