adjective
- annoyed or made angry, especially by something that continues over time
- made worse or more serious
- involving circumstances that make a crime more serious
Usage: legal
Examples
- She became increasingly aggravated by the constant noise from construction.
- His aggravated tone showed he had reached his limit.
- The patient’s condition was aggravated by the delay in treatment.
- Smoking aggravated her asthma symptoms.
- He was charged with aggravated assault.
- The aggravated burglary carried a longer prison sentence.
- Her aggravated expression told me she was fed up with waiting.