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as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
it really aggravates me when I arrive 10 minutes before the stated closing time, and the store's closed already
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Recent Examples of aggravate
The cause of Hernández's injury was not readily apparent, but manager Dave Roberts told reporters in Miami that Hernández aggravated the injury running down a ball in the outfield.
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Under his rule, Syria served as a critical corridor for the flow of Iranian rockets and other weapons to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, aggravating tensions with Israel.
—David Makovsky, Foreign Affairs, 6 May 2025
People with lower-back conditions, such as spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, or spinal instability, may find the position aggravates their condition.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 5 May 2025
Because that directly violated the no contact order, Hurd was arrested for stalking and aggravated harassment, and went back on trial.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Under his rule, Syria served as a critical corridor for the flow of Iranian rockets and other weapons to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, aggravating tensions with Israel.
—David Makovsky, Foreign Affairs, 6 May 2025
People with lower-back conditions, such as spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, or spinal instability, may find the position aggravates their condition.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 5 May 2025
Because that directly violated the no contact order, Hurd was arrested for stalking and aggravated harassment, and went back on trial.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggravate
Verb
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Easily annoyed by noises like gum smacking or cereal slurping.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The controversy over attire comes just two months after Zelensky was criticized and called disrespectful by a reporter at the White House for not wearing a suit during his visit to the Oval Office, with reports suggesting that Trump was annoyed by Zelensky's choice of clothing.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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However, a professor of political science at Bowling Green State University, which conducted the poll, said Democrats could yet retake the seat if the economy worsens, by regaining their standing as the party of the middle and working class.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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On the call, company officials said that while the McDonald's brand hadn't been affected by worsening perceptions of the U.S. by overseas consumers, its internal surveys had picked up a notable uptick in anti-American sentiment, particularly among diners in northern Europe and Canada.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
1 May 2025
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These ingredients can irritate the digestive tract, the bladder, or the teeth for people who are sensitive to them.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
1 May 2025
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Chronic inflammation has been shown to irritate blood vessels and can lead to the hardening of fatty plaques in the lining of the arteries, which reduces blood flow to the heart.—
Liz Szabo,
Scientific American,
29 Apr. 2025
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Venus in Pisces from the 1st encourages you to deepen emotional bonds and allow vulnerability to replace fear.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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By undertaking feats that were once considered impossible, like sequencing an entire human genome, cancer researchers have deepened their understanding of the disease in its many forms.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Travel delays don’t bother Blues The Blues got stuck in Winnipeg after Game 5 due to an issue with the plane that was bringing them back to St. Louis.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Luckily, my dog doesn’t bother the plants—except the ones in the garden—but this plant stand gives me peace of mind anyway.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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But in Monterey County, one of the more expensive regions in the nation, the obligation to provide an exploding number of guest workers with suitable housing was exacerbating a regional affordable housing crisis.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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The Rundown Trump's Immigration Crackdown Has US Employers Worried: Poll President Donald Trump's hardline clampdown on immigration has exacerbated fears over a labor shortage, according to a new survey.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Curry is 37 and played Sunday with his right thumb wrapped in athletic tape, nursing an ailment that has bugged him all season.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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And for me, nothing bugs me more than engaging in social activities to check the box rather than making meaningful connections.—
Time,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, customer acquisition costs are climbing, lifetime value is shrinking and the competitive landscape is intensifying.—
Amit Jhawar,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Since then, Israel has announced a plan to intensify its war on Gaza.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
9 May 2025
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“Aggravate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggravate. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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