AGGRAVATE


Meaning of AGGRAVATE in English

v. Function: verb

1

Synonyms: INTENSIFY , deepen, enhance, heighten, intensate, magnify, mount, redouble, rise, rouse

Related Words: augment, enlarge, increase, multiply; aggrandize

Contrasted Words: extenuate, palliate

Antonyms: alleviate

2

Synonyms: IRRITATE , burn (up), exasperate, gall, get, grate, nettle, peeve, pique, provoke

Related Words: disturb, perturb, upset; annoy, bedevil

Contrasted Words: calm, tranquilize

Antonyms: appease

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