ag·gra·vat·ed
ˈa-grə-ˌvā-təd
1
informal
: 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
The maid sounded very aggravated.—Louise Fitzhugh
2
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
aggravated
2 of 2past tense and past participle of aggravate
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“Aggravated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aggravated. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.
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