- present participle of aggravate.
aggravating
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of aggravating
First recorded in 1630–40; aggravat(e) + -ing 2
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The images are stunning when they want to be but enjoy being aggravating, too.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
The judge said there were a number of aggravating factors in the case against Keenan, including his failure to identify himself as the driver at the time.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
This breach of the order imposed on his work was an "aggravating" feature, the tribunal ruled, to already "significant" errors in surgery and post-op care, the hearing was told.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Because only pitching seems to be aggravating the injury, Ohtani will continue to play at designated hitter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
But their antics seemed to be aggravating Draco Malfoy, who looked increasingly sour each time he saw them at it.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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