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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

aggravate

/əˈɡrævɪeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does aggravate mean?

verb

to make a problem or situation worse, or to annoy someone by constantly reminding them of something.

Example

"Her constant reminders aggravated the situation and made everyone frustrated."

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