Dictionary of English - aggravate

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The main meaning of this word is 'make worse': Such remarks only serve to aggravate the situation. It is also commonly used to mean 'annoy' or 'exasperate': It really aggravates me the way you always interrupt. Although this second use dates back to the 16th century, some people still disapprove of it.

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