Synonyms for

Aggravated

Verb / ˈægrʌˌveɪtɪd / Another word for aggravated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make a situation worse or more severe

Synonyms & similar words

exacerbate provoked exasperate worsen aggravate better annoyed bothered exasperated irritated provoked vexed irked infuriated incensed enraged angered furious outraged maddened

Synonyms by register

Formal

exacerbated intensified worsened compounded

Informal

annoyed irritated riled up bugged peeved

Literary

provoked incensed inflamed

Antonyms

soothed calmed appeased placated pacified assuaged

Common collocations

  • aggravated assault
  • aggravated battery
  • aggravated by
  • aggravated condition
  • aggravated circumstances
  • aggravated by the delay
  • aggravated the situation

Word family

noun aggravation
verb aggravate
adjective aggravated
adverb aggravatedly

Usage note

Often used in legal contexts to describe a more serious form of a crime. Informally, it means to annoy or irritate someone.

Example sentences

  1. Her little brother aggravated her by constantly tapping her shoulder.
  2. The rain aggravated the flooding in the streets.
  3. The teacher was aggravated by the students' constant talking.
  4. The cold weather aggravated his arthritis.
  5. The noise from the construction site aggravated the residents nearby.

Quotes

  • I'm aggravated at the lack of progress.
  • It's aggravating when people don't listen.
  • Don't aggravate the situation.

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