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English noun: aggravation

1. aggravation (feeling) an exasperated feeling of annoyance


Synonymsexasperation


Broader (hypernym)annoyance, chafe, vexation

2. aggravation (act) unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment


Synonymsirritation, provocation


Broader (hypernym)aggression


Narrower (hyponym)aggro, last straw, taunt, taunting, twit

3. aggravation (act) action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse


SamplesThe aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care.


Synonymsexacerbation


Broader (hypernym)intensification









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