aggravated
/ˈæɡrəˌveɪtɪd/
adjective
- Made worse or more serious, especially in legal contexts describing a crime involving additional harmful factors.
- The court imposed a harsher sentence for aggravated robbery because the thief threatened the victim.
- He was charged with aggravated assault after using a weapon during the fight.
- Driving under the influence is considered aggravated if it causes an accident.
- Feeling annoyed or irritated.
- She was aggravated by the constant noise from the construction site.
- I felt aggravated after waiting in line for over an hour.
- The teacher grew aggravated when the students kept talking over her.
Antonyms
verb
- Past tense and past participle of 'aggravate': made worse or annoyed.
- The injury was aggravated by playing sports too soon.
- The delay aggravated the already tense situation.
- His rude comment aggravated everyone in the room.