Dictionary

1. (

• aggravation ,
• exasperation

) an exasperated feeling of annoyance ;

2. (

• aggravation ,
• irritation ,
• provocation

) unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment ;

3. (

• aggravation ,
• exacerbation ,

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