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aggravates

The correct spelling is aggravates.

How to pronounce aggravates

verb

Say it like: Agg-rav-ate-s

The correct spelling is aggravates. To make (an offence) worse or more severe; to increase in offensiveness or heinousness. For example: "He aggravated the story."

Usage Examples

He aggravated the story.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To make (an offence) worse or more severe; to increase in offensiveness or heinousness.
  2. 2.(by extension) To make worse; to exacerbate.
  3. 3.To give extra weight or intensity to; to exaggerate, to magnify.
  4. 4.To pile or heap (something heavy or onerous) on or upon someone.
  5. 5.To exasperate; to provoke or irritate.

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