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Aggravated
A-gruh-vay-tihd
/ˈæɡrʌˌveɪtɪd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
aggravated
Dictionary meaning
Incited, especially deliberately, to anger.
Examples
- Aggravated by passive resistance.
- Aggravated assault.
Synonyms: provoked
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