aggravated

[ag-ruh-vey-tid]

adjective

1. annoyed; irritated.

   I get so aggravated when I get this much junk mail.

2. made worse or more severe; intensified.

   Stress impedes the emptying of the stomach, which can lead to aggravated heartburn.

3. Law.,  characterized by some feature defined by law that enhances the crime, as the intention of the criminal or the special vulnerability of the victim.

aggravated

/ ˈæɡrəˌveɪtɪd /

adjective

1. law (of a criminal offence) made more serious by its circumstances

Other Word Forms

• unaggravated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of aggravated¹

First recorded in 1540–50; aggravate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Justin Halstenberg, 35, was convicted of nine counts of arson, ranging from aggravated arson to the use of an incendiary device, for his role in San Bernardino County’s Line and Bacon fires.

From Los Angeles Times

The teenager was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving whilst unfit through drugs, driving without a licence and insurance and aggravated vehicle taking.

From BBC

He said he was especially aggravated by the robot’s behavior because he was already experiencing a lot of pain that day due to medical issues.

From Los Angeles Times

A teenager has now been charged with 22 offences, including assault, theft, arson, criminal damage, breaching a dispersal order and racially aggravated harassment.

From BBC

The eight activists were arrested for aggravated trespassing and remains in custody.

From BBC

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