Aggravate
/ˈæɡrəˌveɪt/
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Definition
(verb) To make (an offence) worse or more severe; to increase in offensiveness or heinousness.
Sentence Examples
It will aggravate the wound.
The taunts at the end of the match failed to aggravate Tom.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Scratching the rash will only ____ the itching and make it worse.