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

The physio gave her a full assessment and hands-on treatment including joint mobilisation, and taught her different ways to move her body to not aggravate her hip joints, which helped ease the pain.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

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

They can also aggravate conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease, according to a paper published in Environmental Health Perspectives.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

When they succeeded they rode the wind and covered their mouths to aggravate their laughter.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison