aggravation
Aggravation (noun) means the act of making something worse, or a factor that does so. Example: “The report cited pollution as an aggravation of the health crisis.”
How to Use Aggravation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a worsening of a problem, or the annoyance you feel.
Word Forms
aggravations plural
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The report cited pollution as an _____ of the health crisis.
Etymology
From Middle French aggravation, from the same Latin root as "aggravate."
Rhymes for aggravation
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What does “aggravation” mean?
The word “aggravation” means the act of making something worse, or a factor that does so. In plain terms, either a worsening of a problem, or the annoyance you feel.
How do you pronounce “aggravation”?
“Aggravation” is pronounced ag-ruh-VAY-shuhn (/ˌæɡɹəˈveɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “aggravation” in a sentence?
Here is “aggravation” used in a sentence: “The report cited pollution as an aggravation of the health crisis.”
What part of speech is “aggravation”?
“Aggravation” is a noun.
Where does the word “aggravation” come from?
The word “aggravation” comes from Latin. From Middle French aggravation, from the same Latin root as "aggravate.".
How many meanings does “aggravation” have?
“Aggravation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of making something worse, or a factor that does so.
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