aggravating
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- aggravatingly adverb
- unaggravating adjective
Etymology
Origin of aggravating
First recorded in 1630–40; aggravat(e) + -ing 2
Example Sentences
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India will not play skipper Shubman Gill in the second Test against South Africa on Saturday if it risks aggravating his neck injury, a team coach said.
From Barron's
“The Department followed this guidance, reporting only those cases with aggravating factors. In 2024, the Department adopted a new standard of reporting all allegations of domestic battery, regardless of severity.”
From Los Angeles Times
Judge Gilpin said the suspended sentence was based on the circumstances of the accident without aggravating features and the length of time driving with no criminal record.
From BBC
That lethargy, meteorologists warn, could be catastrophic as it means that a hurricane can bring rain to a single location for days on end, aggravating flooding.
From BBC
“What’s aggravating, never received a notification until 48 hours before the deadline.”
From Los Angeles Times
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