Vocabulary Entry

aggravating

|verb • adjective

verb

To make a situation or a problem worse or more severe.

Example Sentences

"His constant complaints only served to aggravate the situation."

"The delay in repairs will aggravate the issue further."

"Don't aggravate the wound by touching it."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The aggravating noise made it hard to concentrate."

"She found his repeated questions to be quite aggravating."

"Traffic can be very aggravating during rush hour."