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- [ag-ruh-vey-shuh n]
- /ˌæg rəˈveɪ ʃən/
- /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ag-ruh-vey-shuh n]
- /ˌæg rəˈveɪ ʃən/
Definitions of aggravation word
- noun aggravation the act of aggravating, or making worse, or the condition of being aggravated 3
- noun aggravation a thing or circumstance that aggravates, or makes worse 3
- noun aggravation exasperation; annoyance 3
- noun aggravation an increase in intensity, seriousness, or severity; act of making worse: an aggravation of pain. 1
- noun aggravation the state of being aggravated. 1
- noun aggravation something that causes an increase in intensity, degree, or severity. 1
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Origin of aggravation
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; < Medieval Latin aggravātiōn- (stem of aggravātiō); see aggravate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Aggravation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aggravation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aggravation
noun aggravation
- irritation — the act of irritating or the state of being irritated.
- pain — physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
- distress — great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
- hang-up — a preoccupation, fixation, or psychological block; complex: His hang-up is trying to outdo his brother.
- bother — If you do not bother to do something or if you do not bother with it, you do not do it, consider it, or use it because you think it is unnecessary or because you are too lazy.
Antonyms for aggravation
noun aggravation
- health — the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: good health; poor health.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
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