Aggravate
Pronunciation: /ˈæɡrəˌveɪt/
Aggravate (verb)
- to make a problem or situation more serious or severe
- to make someone feel annoyed or irritated
Examples
- The cold weather can aggravate her arthritis.
- Loud noises aggravate his headache.
Common collocations: aggravate a condition, aggravate a situation, aggravate someone, aggravate the situation