Noun: aggravation ,ag-ru'vey-shun
- Action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
"the aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care";
- exacerbation
- Unfriendly behaviour that causes anger or resentment
"His constant interruptions were a source of aggravation during the meeting";
- irritation, provocation
- An exasperated feeling of annoyance
"His aggravation grew with each unanswered phone call";
- exasperation
Derived forms: aggravations
Type of: aggression, aggressiveness, annoyance, chafe [archaic], intensification, vexation
Encyclopedia: Aggravation