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AGGRAVATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Aggravate.

How to pronounce aggravate:

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Aggravate - as a verb

Make worse

Example: "This drug aggravates the pain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exacerbate21exasperate19worsen9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Exasperate or irritate

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exacerbate21exasperate19

Example Sentences

"His constant complaining aggravated me."
"I don't want to aggravate the situation by telling him."
"Loud music tends to aggravate my headache."
"Her snide remarks only serve to aggravate tensions between them."
"The heat aggravated his skin condition."
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Word Game Points

Is AGGRAVATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, aggravate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AGGRAVATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is AGGRAVATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, aggravate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AGGRAVATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is AGGRAVATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, aggravate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AGGRAVATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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