Meaning of aggravate in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈæɡrəˌveɪt/

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1. Verb

   aggravate

   Etymology

   mid 16th century: from Latin aggravat-‘made heavy’, from the verb aggravare, from ad- (expressing increase) + gravis‘heavy’

   Definitions

   1. make worse

   Examples

   • « This drug aggravates the pain »

   Antonyms

   • better
   • improve
   • amend
   • ameliorate
   • meliorate
2. 2. exasperate or irritate