ag·gra·va·tion /ˌægrəˈveʃən/
更惡化,加厲,惱怒
Ag·gra·va·tion n.
1. The act of aggravating, or making worse; -- used of evils, natural or moral; the act of increasing in severity or heinousness; something additional to a crime or wrong and enhancing its guilt or injurious consequences.
2. Exaggerated representation.
By a little aggravation of the features changed it into the Saracen's head. --Addison.
3. An extrinsic circumstance or accident which increases the guilt of a crime or the misery of a calamity.
4. Provocation; irritation. [Colloq.]
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aggravation
n 1: an exasperated feeling of annoyance [syn: exasperation]
2: unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment [syn: irritation,
provocation]
3: action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms)
worse; "the aggravation of her condition resulted from
lack of care" [syn: exacerbation]