aggravated

adjective

ag·gra·vat·ed | \ ˈa-grə-ˌvā-təd

Definition of aggravated

1 : angry or displeased especially because of small problems or annoyances : feeling or showing aggravation Sid snored on. Tom was aggravated. He said, "Sid, Sid!" and shook him.— Mark Twain The maid sounded very aggravated.— Louise Fitzhugh

2 law, of a criminal offense : considered more serious or heinous than normal : characterized by aggravating elements (such as the use of a deadly weapon) aggravated manslaughter — see also aggravated assault

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He was arrested for aggravated burglary, felonious assault and public indecency. — Cincinnati.com, "Man found in stranger's bed with pants down, hatchet in hand," 6 July 2018 Young was charged in the same indictment with aggravated burglary, offenses against a human corpse and tampering with evidence. — Cory Shaffer, cleveland.com, "Pair indicted in disappearance and killing of Cleveland Heights mother," 24 Apr. 2018 Robert served a seven-year federal prison sentence in Kentucky and Memphis for drug possession and aggravated burglary. — Jourdan Rodrigue, charlotteobserver, "DL Dontari Poe is a new star in Carolina. Here's why he won't forget where he came from | Charlotte Observer," 18 Apr. 2018 On October 12, Jackson was arrested on an Indian Reservation in Washington and charged with aggravated burglary. — Asher Fogle, Good Housekeeping, "Daycare Worker Brutally Attacked While Protecting Kids From Their Father Speaks Out," 29 Oct. 2015 He was convicted of possession of a narcotic in 2002, and in 2007 was convicted of aggravated battery and criminal confinement. — Holly V. Hays, Indianapolis Star, "Lawrence homicide is ruled self-defense, but shooter faces handgun charge," 14 Mar. 2018 Hurt was initially charged with aggravated child abuse and manslaughter. — David Ovalle, miamiherald, "State seeks death penalty for Miami mom whose baby died from scalding bath," 15 June 2018 He was originally arrested for aggravated battery and released on a $3,000 bond. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun-Sentinel.com, "No bond for gun owner who refused to give up his weapons," 3 July 2018 Stewart was previously charged with aggravated battery and first-degree cruelty to children. — Raisa Habersham, ajc, "Man faces murder charge in 1-year-old’s beating death," 13 June 2018

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