aggravation
- noun (n)
Meaning: annoyance
Synonyms:
affliction
aggro
bother
botheration
difficulty
distress
exasperation
hang-up
headache
irksomeness
irritation
pain
pain in the neck
pet peeve
provocation
teasing
vexation
worry
- noun (n)
Meaning: worsening of a situation, condition
Synonyms:
deepening
exacerbation
exaggeration
heightening
increase
inflaming
inflammation
intensification
magnification
sharpening
strengthening
worsening
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