word
Aggravation
A-gruh-VAY-shuhn
/ˌæɡrʌˈveɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
aggravation
Dictionary meaning
Action that makes a problem, a disease, or its symptoms worse.
Examples
- The aggravation of my condition resulted from lack of care.
Synonyms: exacerbation
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