aggravate

Example Sentences

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And people do leave, including the ones Lemon seems to aggravate the most.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

This heightened sensitivity can aggravate high blood pressure, diabetes and other chronic illnesses as well as raise the risks of accidents, falls and fractures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

For other patients, judgmental remarks from providers aggravate the effects of physical pain by making patients feel ashamed of or even responsible for it.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2025

In a statement, the trade union Intersindical attacked the decision, saying that “by prioritising short-term interests, they contribute to environmental decay and aggravate the effects of extreme weather phenomena”.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2024

Rowdy could see that Gandy was just about all in and he figured it was a good time to aggravate him a little.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls