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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He said that it was a "serious aggravating feature" that Cross did not know any of the recipients and how vulnerable they were.
From BBC
The government said the law already provided for a statutory aggravating factor for assault against any public facing worker via section 156 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022.
From BBC
These casualties are aggravating, sure, but they allow Chalamet’s star to shine so bright that it blinds.
From Salon
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
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