aggravate — to make a problem or situation worse
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a problem or situation worse
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæɡrəveɪt/
Korean meaning: 악화시키다, 더 심각하게 만들다
Korean pronunciation: **애**그러베이트
Example Sentences
- Don't scratch the mosquito bite - it will only aggravate the itching!
- My neighbor's karaoke sessions at 3 AM really aggravate me.
- The traffic jam was aggravated by the parade of dancing penguins crossing the street.
aggravate
VERB//ˈæɡrəveɪt//
to make a problem or situation worse
A clumsy visitor aggravates the emergency room crisis by scattering supplies
Tried to navigate, but what I activate will aggravate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'aggravare', composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'gravis' (heavy). The word originally meant 'to make heavier' and evolved to mean 'to make worse or more serious'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Don't scratch the mosquito bite - it will only aggravate the itching!”
“My neighbor's karaoke sessions at 3 AM really aggravate me.”
“The traffic jam was aggravated by the parade of dancing penguins crossing the street.”
“Stress can aggravate many health conditions.”
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