aggravated
adjective
ag·gra·vat·ed
ˈa-grə-ˌvā-təd 
1
: angry or displeased especially because of small problems or annoyances : feeling or showing aggravation
Sid snored on. Tom was aggravated. He said, "Sid, Sid!" and shook him.—
Mark Twain
Mark TwainThe maid sounded very aggravated.—Louise Fitzhugh
Louise Fitzhugh2
law, of a criminal offense
: considered more serious or heinous than normal : characterized by aggravating elements (such as the use of a deadly weapon)
aggravated manslaughter
see also aggravated assault
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Examples of aggravated in a Sentence
aggravated customers looking in vain for a salesclerk for assistance
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Nunley faces a murder charge in that case out of Parker County and had a previous conviction of aggravated assault, according to the statement.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, aggravated assaults rose 4%, gun assaults increased 5% and carjackings skyrocketed 25% during the same time period.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
Bryan was found guilty of felony murder, one count of aggravated assault, false imprisonment and criminal attempt to commit a felony.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
All but one of the 51 defendants face charges of aggravated rape.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, aggravated assaults rose 4%, gun assaults increased 5% and carjackings skyrocketed 25% during the same time period.
—Russell Contreras, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
Bryan was found guilty of felony murder, one count of aggravated assault, false imprisonment and criminal attempt to commit a felony.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
All but one of the 51 defendants face charges of aggravated rape.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Aggravated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aggravated. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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