Made worse or more intense in terms of annoyance or anger. It describes irritation that has been increased or intensified by additional factors.
From Latin 'aggravatus,' past participle of 'aggravare' (to make heavy, burden), from 'ad-' (to) and 'gravis' (heavy). The emotional meaning of 'making anger heavier' developed alongside the physical meaning by the 17th century.
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