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aggravating

/əˈɡrævɪˌeɪtɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does aggravating mean?

adjective

Causing annoyance or frustration; making a problem worse.

Example

"The noise from the construction site was aggravating the residents' quality of life."

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