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Term: Aggravate

Description:

The term "aggravate" is a verb that typically means to make a problem, situation, or offense worse or more serious. It can also refer to the act of irritating or annoying someone.

Senses:

1. To make a problem, situation, or offense worse or more serious.
2. To irritate or annoy.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

In popular usage, "aggravate" is often used to describe situations or actions that intensify existing problems or make them more difficult to handle.

Sample Sentence:

His constant late arrivals only served to aggravate the already tense atmosphere in the office.

Local Usage:

In local usage, "aggravate" may be used in a more colloquial or informal manner, often referring to actions or behaviors that annoy or irritate others.

Sample Sentence:

Her constant complaining about the noise from the construction site really aggravates the neighbors.

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