1. To make worse or more severe: This is the most common meaning. It refers to something that intensifies or worsens a situation, problem, or feeling.
* Example: "The humid weather aggravated his asthma."
2. To irritate or annoy: This meaning is less common but still used. It implies someone is being provoked or made angry.
* Example: "His constant interruptions aggravated me."
Important:
* "Aggravated" is often used in legal terms, particularly in phrases like "aggravated assault" or "aggravated robbery." These refer to crimes that are made more serious due to specific factors like the use of a weapon or the presence of a victim's vulnerability.
* The word "aggravated" can be confused with "aggravating," which is an adjective meaning "irritating" or "annoying."
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