aggravated
adjective
ag·gra·vat·ed
ˈa-grə-ˌvā-təd 
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
Mark TwainThe maid sounded very aggravated.—Louise Fitzhugh
Louise Fitzhugh2
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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Knox, a cornerback for the SMU football team, turned himself into Glenn Heights police on one count of aggravated assault, one count of a crash causing serious bodily injury and six counts of a crash causing bodily injury, according to police records.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024
Knox is charged with one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury, and six counts of collision involving injury.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
An arrest warrant for Knox was also announced Wednesday, and he is also accused of one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury and six counts of collision involving injury.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
Rice, 23, and a 21-year-old man will each face one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury and six counts of collision involving injury, according to the Dallas Police Department.
—Sara Smart, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
The detective’s findings led to the Homestead Police Department arresting Quiroga, who is facing a charge of aggravated battery.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024
He was booked into the Calhoun County Jail on suspicion of aggravated assault.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 26 Mar. 2024
He was also found guilty of aggravated kidnapping, armed burglary and robbery and sentenced to death.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
Governor According to historical data from the Major Cities Chiefs Association, homicides and aggravated assaults nationwide are up 17% and 14% respectively from 2019.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2024
Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024
Knox is charged with one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury, and six counts of collision involving injury.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
An arrest warrant for Knox was also announced Wednesday, and he is also accused of one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury and six counts of collision involving injury.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
Rice, 23, and a 21-year-old man will each face one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury and six counts of collision involving injury, according to the Dallas Police Department.
—Sara Smart, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
The detective’s findings led to the Homestead Police Department arresting Quiroga, who is facing a charge of aggravated battery.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024
He was booked into the Calhoun County Jail on suspicion of aggravated assault.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 26 Mar. 2024
He was also found guilty of aggravated kidnapping, armed burglary and robbery and sentenced to death.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
Governor According to historical data from the Major Cities Chiefs Association, homicides and aggravated assaults nationwide are up 17% and 14% respectively from 2019.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2024
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aggravated
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ag·gra·vat·ed
: characterized by aggravating elements (as the use of a deadly weapon)
aggravated kidnapping
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