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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2
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
Kathy Cady, who served as his victims’ rights attorney, is now the head of Hochman’s Bureau of Victim Services, another point of aggravation for the relatives fighting for the brothers’ release.
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Others excused her behavior as acting out of aggravation.
—Terry Tang, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
In passing on the chance to take part in what would be an ugly, expensive and uncertain effort to win back a Senate seat Republicans fumbled away six years ago, Kemp is saving himself a whole lot of aggravation and keeping his electoral record perfect for a potential 2028 presidential bid.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 6 May 2025
One hopes this is something routine, and not an aggravation.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Others excused her behavior as acting out of aggravation.
—Terry Tang, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
In passing on the chance to take part in what would be an ugly, expensive and uncertain effort to win back a Senate seat Republicans fumbled away six years ago, Kemp is saving himself a whole lot of aggravation and keeping his electoral record perfect for a potential 2028 presidential bid.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 6 May 2025
One hopes this is something routine, and not an aggravation.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggravation
Noun
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Residents report constant running noses, headaches and sore throats.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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While the flu shot can cause redness and soreness at the injection site, as well as fever, muscle aches, headache and fatigue, FluMist can cause flu-like symptoms, including runny nose, congestion, sore throat, cough, fever, and muscle aches.—
Alice Park,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Trump's frustration with Putin appeared to be building as Moscow expanded its ground and long-range strike operations in recent months.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
15 Aug. 2025
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Trump in recent weeks has expressed frustration with Russia as the war continues, and Friday's meeting could have key implication for peace talks as well as Russia-U.S. relations.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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One player in particular, Nick Bosa, is serving as a welcome nuisance to get Purdy ready for this season.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Manganese is more of a nuisance, but arsenic can cause cancer in humans, Chambers said.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The disturbance complaint was reported on Rye Street where officers responded and, while investigating, found a vehicle with no one inside and its flashers on near Troy Road, according to the South Windsor Police Department.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 Aug. 2025
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Forecasters said the disturbance has the potential to become a tropical depression later this week.—
David Schutz,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
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However, if eaten in large enough quantities, clover may cause skin irritation or upset stomach.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
11 Aug. 2025
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For context, a 4-decibel reduction is sufficient to noticeably reduce the irritation caused by street noise, especially in densely populated urban areas.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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But 20 near the ware washing area crosses the line from annoyance to swarm.—
David J. Neal
August 1,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Add in some more baffling decisions on top of that, and what should have been an easy layup is yet again another series of annoyances.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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But banishing the amusingly furious grumpiness of the character as written for and played by Danny DeVito flattens the friendship between him and Hercules because beyond a little early exasperation, the relationship – and by extension, the whole show – has no texture.—
David Benedict,
Variety,
24 June 2025
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My friends and family, who tended to house these errant books, generally handled the influx with a mix of good-natured exasperation and resignation.—
Jack Barlow,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 June 2025
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Real innovation is all around us, often disguised as a minor inconvenience.—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The brand used its results to apologize to potential customers for the inconvenience of not being able to buy the console in markets where there hasn't been enough stock.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Aggravation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggravation. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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