aggravation meaning

UK US /ˌæɡrəˈveɪʃən/ 4 syllables

aggravation (noun): an exasperated feeling of annoyance.

aggravation has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

aggravation as a noun

  1. an exasperated feeling of annoyance

    Synonyms: exasperation

    Type of: annoyance

    Related forms: aggravate

  2. unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

    Synonyms: irritation, provocation

    Type of: aggression

    Kinds: aggro, last straw, twit

    Related forms: aggravate

  3. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
    • the aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care

    Synonyms: exacerbation

    Type of: intensification

    Related forms: aggravate

aggravation in a sentence

How to pronounce aggravation

aggravation is pronounced /ˌæɡrəˈveɪʃən/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with aggravation

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AG · words ending in ON · 11-letter words

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