word
Aggravate
A-gruh-vayt
/ˈæɡrʌˌveɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
aggravate
Dictionary meaning
To make worse.
Examples
- This drug aggravates the pain.
- They always aggravate me.
Synonyms: exacerbate, exasperate, worsen
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