aggravation
nounUK /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/
US /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/
Something that makes you feel annoyed or makes a problem worse.
The loud music from next door was a real aggravation.
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2. The act of making a bad situation or illness worse.
Scratching the rash can cause aggravation of the skin.
3. A situation or event that causes annoyance or trouble.
Traffic jams are a daily aggravation for commuters.
4. In law, a circumstance that makes an offense more serious.
The judge considered the aggravation of using a weapon during the crime.