1
as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
a reminder designed to prevent the aggravation of phones ringing during movies
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as in harassment
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another
the neighbors' constant aggravations prompted us to move out of town
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as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
informed her children that she didn't need the extra aggravation of hearing them fight in the back seat while they were stuck in traffic
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Recent Examples of aggravation
In passing on the chance to take part in what would be an ugly, expensive and uncertain effort to win back a Senate seat Republicans fumbled away six years ago, Kemp is saving himself a whole lot of aggravation and keeping his electoral record perfect for a potential 2028 presidential bid.
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Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 6 May 2025
One hopes this is something routine, and not an aggravation.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
It’s connected to a societal aggravation with something that’s huge, bureaucratic, seemingly monstrous at times, out of hand.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2025
Tilley has been in jail ever since, being held without bail, and facing charges of murder with circumstances in aggravation, including use of a deadly weapon, court records show.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 6 May 2025
One hopes this is something routine, and not an aggravation.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
It’s connected to a societal aggravation with something that’s huge, bureaucratic, seemingly monstrous at times, out of hand.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2025
Tilley has been in jail ever since, being held without bail, and facing charges of murder with circumstances in aggravation, including use of a deadly weapon, court records show.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggravation
Noun
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Some headaches are related to muscle tension and can be triggered by stress.9 Hot showers or baths promote relaxation.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 July 2025
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These can seem like a real headache for a sole trader who does not have an HR department to take care of all this for them.—
Peter Boolkah,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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More than six months into his presidency, Trump has shown increasing frustration with Putin as a ceasefire deal to end the conflict remains out of reach.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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North Texas’ congestion, perhaps to the frustration of many, had more or less returned to normal by 2022, according to data compiled by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The city’s multidisciplinary public task force, established in August 2023, was formed to investigate businesses and properties that have public safety concerns and city ordinance violations like nuisances and municipal offenses.—
PJ Green
July 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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There is also an AI consultant… who probably would have come in handy last season dealing with the artificial intelligence nuisances that were Ainsley and Jankie.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving someone with a gun, according to the department’s initial news release.—
Laura Bauer
July 12,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
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According to Bessette, a preliminary investigation found that a disturbance outside involving a group of individuals led to the shooting.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Fortunately, there are ways to manage the dryness and irritation, including taking warm (not hot) baths, using a humidifier and applying a creamy, fragrance-free moisturizer within three minutes of bathing and throughout the day, the AADA notes.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
7 July 2025
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And despite the tight fit, the fabric felt soft against the skin without any abrasion or irritation.—
Kevin Brouillard,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Most concerning: The Royals’ lineup is far past the point of frustration and teetering toward pure annoyance for those at The K. Here is how Saturday’s scenario played out.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Don’t think, just play Despite its minor annoyances, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 lives up to the hype and should be a day-one treat for gamers worldwide.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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From exasperation and anguish to elation and relief.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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At times, the testimony skidded toward animosity, exasperation and anger over the 205-bed shelter at 4306 W. State St., at a former Salvation Army location that abuts homes in the Veterans Park neighborhood.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 July 2025
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This might cause the Russians some inconvenience, but destroying three logs is not a major loss and the target could as easily have been attacked with a bomber drone or just a conventional FPV.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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The inconvenience for his detractors is that, instead of being compromised by his Fascism, Malaparte’s writing thrived off it.—
Thomas Meaney,
New Yorker,
2 July 2025
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“Aggravation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggravation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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