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Vocabulary Entry
aggravator
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person or thing that aggravates or makes a situation worse.
Example Sentences
"His constant complaints were an aggravator of the team's morale."
"Loud machinery is often an aggravator in peaceful environments."
"Stress can be an aggravator of chronic health issues."
V
verb
To make a problem, injury, or offense worse or more serious.
Example Sentences
"The new policies may aggravate existing tensions among staff."
"She accidentally aggravated his injury by making him run."
"His careless remarks only served to aggravate the situation."