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
- an exasperated feeling of annoyance
Synonyms: exasperation
Type of: annoyance
Related forms: aggravate
- unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
Synonyms: irritation, provocation
Type of: aggression
Kinds: aggro, last straw, twit
Related forms: aggravate
- 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
- That would've saved a lot of aggravation.
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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