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aggravate

verb | /aggravate/

Essential WordsEASY

to make worse or more severe

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Synonyms

worseninflameincreaseintensify

Antonyms

alleviatemitigatesoothemollify

Examples

"Scratching the wound will only aggravate the irritation."

"Delay will aggravate the problem and raise costs."

Mnemonic Trick

Mnemonic: ag + grav (heavy) → make heavier / worse

Etymology

from Latin aggravare “to make heavy, increase”

Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025

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