1
as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
a reminder designed to prevent the aggravation of phones ringing during movies
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as in harassment
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another
the neighbors' constant aggravations prompted us to move out of town
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as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
informed her children that she didn't need the extra aggravation of hearing them fight in the back seat while they were stuck in traffic
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Recent Examples of aggravation
The health effects of wildfire smoke range from mild irritation to serious aggravations of asthma attacks and even heart failure.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
But the persistent Folsom resident takes a much firmer tone, apparently spurred by near-constant aggravation.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2025
In a worst-case scenario, a personality clash could result in more aggravation than achievement.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
Jesse, of course, gets nothing other than a lot of aggravation.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
But the persistent Folsom resident takes a much firmer tone, apparently spurred by near-constant aggravation.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2025
In a worst-case scenario, a personality clash could result in more aggravation than achievement.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
Jesse, of course, gets nothing other than a lot of aggravation.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggravation
Noun
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On a 50% discount right now, the TP-Link Archer AXE75 upgrades your home Wi-Fi without the setup headache.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Soon, Disley learned that Chewy was in the nurse's office frequently — sometimes three times a day — due to headaches and stomachaches.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Boys report witnessing, experiencing, and sometimes perpetuating troubling behavior including bullying, harassment, and discriminatory language.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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During an emergency hearing on the plaintiffs’ request for a temporary restraining order, government attorneys argued that ICE officers have faced harassment and threats after their identities were shared online.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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The comments illustrate the frustration as the four remaining controllers waited on a regional air traffic control center across the state to clear planes to enter the airspace.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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In the film, directed by Mike Judge, Peter Gibbons (Livingston) and his coworkers, Michael Bolton (David Herman) and Samir Nagheenanajar (Ajay Naidu), enjoy the last day at their job by taking out years of frustrations on their frequently malfunctioning office printer.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Situations like this are certainly a nuisance, but the quickest way to cause animosity with your neighbors is to come between them and their sleep.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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While many consider the mammal a nuisance for raiding garbage cans and damaging property, raccoons can also carry diseases, and they probably shouldn't be kept as housepets.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Tuesday afternoon, the hurricane center also flagged another disturbance to watch.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
6 Oct. 2025
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Key Takeaways Time changes can increase stroke risk and cause mood changes and sleep disturbances.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For mild flare-ups, hydrocortisone cream can reduce itching and irritation.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hydrocortisone Cream Bug bites, rashes, and random skin irritations can flare up fast while traveling.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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As the seasons go on, Barbra charms her way from Reba's biggest annoyance to being her best friend.—
Eric King,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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There’s a general mood of annoyance, more so with the police and the stewards rather than the defeat itself.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Swift asks with growing exasperation at an unseen model.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
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The move reflects their exasperation with the Israeli leader, and a potentially existential moment for Israel.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Aggravation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggravation. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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