Word
aggravated
Phoneticsag·gra·vat·ed
US/ˈæɡɹəˌveɪtɪd/
UK/ˈæɡɹɐvˌeɪtɪd/
Definitions
01annoyed or frustrated
adj. feeling very annoyed, especially because a problem is not going away.
adj. experiencing a state of heightened irritation or frustration. Often used to describe a reaction to repetitive or persistent nuisances.
“He felt aggravated by the constant noise from the construction site next door.”
“The commuters grew increasingly aggravated as the delay stretched into its second hour without any official explanation from the station staff.”
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02made more serious
adj. describing a crime or situation that is more serious or violent than usual.
adj. denoting an offence made more serious by attendant circumstances, such as the use of a weapon or intent to cause serious harm.
“The man was charged with aggravated assault because he was carrying a weapon.”
“The prosecution argued for a harsher sentence, citing the aggravated nature of the robbery and the psychological trauma inflicted on the victims.”
Technical
Usage
Usually placed immediately before the noun it modifies, such as 'aggravated assault' or 'aggravated burglary'.
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Real-World Examples
“The court also found that Kavala's aggravated life sentence amounted to "inhuman and degrading treatment".” “Police had mistaken him for a suspect in an aggravated burglary .” Scan code
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