1
as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
a reminder designed to prevent the aggravation of phones ringing during movies
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as in harassment
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another
the neighbors' constant aggravations prompted us to move out of town
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as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
informed her children that she didn't need the extra aggravation of hearing them fight in the back seat while they were stuck in traffic
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Recent Examples of aggravation
Hackman’s aggravation early on that directors didn’t seek out and exploit his comic and even improv talents was handled unforgettably in his portrayal of Superman villain Lex Luthor, a flamboyant oaf of Trumpian proportions.
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Fred Schruers, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2025
Last week saw Nick Bosa leave the game in the second half due to an aggravation of his obligue/hip injury.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
For some Americans their aggravation required cataclysmic change to the status quo.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
Oleg Dirksen/University of St. Andrews The tricky bit has been figuring out which volcano went bang and caused all that aggravation.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2025
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Fred Schruers, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2025
Last week saw Nick Bosa leave the game in the second half due to an aggravation of his obligue/hip injury.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
For some Americans their aggravation required cataclysmic change to the status quo.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
Oleg Dirksen/University of St. Andrews The tricky bit has been figuring out which volcano went bang and caused all that aggravation.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggravation
Noun
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Early signs of the disease include fatigue, fever and muscle aches, while half of all HPS patients also go through headaches, dizziness, chills and abdominal pain.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Symptoms include depression, disinterest in the job, listlessness, apathy, insomnia, stomach upset, headache and dizziness.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Jeff: When meeting with reporters on Wednesday, Chastain indicated he was mystified and offended by Logano’s post-race comments expressing frustration with the Trackhouse Racing driver.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Several owners of food and drink establishments have spoken with The Star in recent months to share their frustrations about property crimes affecting businesses across Kansas City.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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Several hundred additional complaints by public school districts across the US claim the platforms have created a public nuisance that’s undermining the educational system.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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At first, the un-washable Fisk murals are a nuisance to the new mayor, but there are ways to take advantage of the situation.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2025
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Anderson left the crime scene following the disturbance.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Some types of plants, such as those with long tap roots, are more sensitive to root disturbance and transplant shock.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Throw a retinol serum into the mix, and you could be left with even more skin irritation, Tournas notes.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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For those with sensitive skin — or if overused — AHAs can compromise the skin barrier, causing redness and irritation.—
Victoria Jowett,
Refinery29,
1 Apr. 2025
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John replied with annoyance, and the conversation ultimately ended with McCartney abruptly hanging up on him.—
Kim Willis,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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There’s no hint of the speaker’s apparent annoyance in this delightful, whip-smart number.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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People react to news of some Frappuccinos leaving Starbucks menu Reactions on the social platform X on Tuesday ranged from sadness and exasperation that a favorite drink was going away to acceptance that the move makes sense for Starbucks.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Coupe, Marino and Lee are in a comparably broad comedic register, each leaning into amusing notes of exasperation.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Mar. 2025
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On Sunday, March 30, Sukiya apologized again for the inconvenience.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The number of matches Hinshelwood has already played would have been higher without the inconvenience of a knee injury, which ruled him out from the beginning of November until the end of January.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Aggravation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggravation. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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