re-aggravate

re-ag·gra·vate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rey ag-ruh-veyt]
- /reɪ ˈæg rəˌveɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rey ag-ruh-veyt]
- /reɪ ˈæg rəˌveɪt/

Definitions of re-aggravate word

verb with object re-aggravate to make worse or more severe; intensify, as anything evil, disorderly, or troublesome: to aggravate a grievance; to aggravate an illness. 1
verb with object re-aggravate to annoy; irritate; exasperate: His questions aggravate her. 1
verb with object re-aggravate to cause to become irritated or inflamed: The child's constant scratching aggravated the rash. 1

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Origin of re-aggravate

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English < Latin aggravātus (past participle of aggravāre), equivalent to ag- ag- + grav- (see grave2) + -ātus -ate1; cf. aggrieve

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Parts of speech for Re-aggravate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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re-aggravate popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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