aggravated
2 synonyms for aggravated, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Made more serious by additional harmful factors, especially in a legal context.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
aggro
provoked
How to use aggravated
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
aggravated assault
aggravated burglary
The legal sense ("aggravated assault/burglary") is standard in law and news reporting.
Frequently asked questions
What does “aggravated” mean?
The word “aggravated” means made more serious by additional harmful factors, especially in a legal context. In plain terms, either "made worse by extra factors" (especially crimes) or simply "annoyed.".
How do you pronounce “aggravated”?
“Aggravated” is pronounced AG-ruh-vay-tihd (/ˈæɡ.ɹə.veɪ̯tɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “aggravated” in a sentence?
Here is “aggravated” used in a sentence: “He was charged with aggravated assault.”
What is another word for “aggravated”?
Words with a similar meaning to “aggravated” include aggro.
What part of speech is “aggravated”?
“Aggravated” is an adjective.
Is “aggravated” a common word?
“Aggravated” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “aggravated” have?
“Aggravated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made more serious by additional harmful factors, especially in a legal context.
