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aggravate Synonyms

Another word for aggravate

Choosing another word for aggravate depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To make a problem, injury, condition, or offense worse or more serious.

Usage Example

"Running on the concrete pavement will only exacerbate your knee injury."

Strongest
exacerbate
worsen
compound
Strong
intensify
heighten
inflame
magnify
increase

• verb (Context 2)

To annoy, irritate, or exasperate someone, especially through persistent provocation.

Usage Example

"The constant noise from the construction site began to annoy the residents."

Strongest
annoy
irritate
exasperate
Strong
irk
vex
provoke
bother
peeve
nettle
rile

Opposites of aggravate

The opposite of aggravate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

alleviate
mitigate
appease
placate
relieve
pacify
ameliorate
assuage
See all opposites of aggravate

• Nearby Words

agender
agent
ageratum
aggravate
aggravated
aggravating
aggravatingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Aggravate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/aggravate
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