aggravate
verb (used with object)
to make worse or more severe; intensify, as anything evil, disorderly, or troublesome.
reaggravate
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a word derived from
aggravate.
Example Sentences
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Smith also seemed to reaggravate an injury to the elbow on his throwing arm late in the game.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 30, 2023
Has the medical team given McVay any indication that Stafford could reaggravate the injury?
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2023
In the first half Wednesday, he appeared to reaggravate the issue, grabbing at his back after one play.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2022
There’s a good chance I reaggravate it and it takes longer.”
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 13, 2022
He’s continued to reaggravate the injury during trainings, most recently while with his Peruvian national team.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 28, 2021
