aggravation

aggravation is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] The act of aggravating, or making worse; -- used of evils, natural or moral; the act of increasing in severity or heinousness; something additional to a crime or wrong and enhancing its guilt or injurious consequences.

[2] Exaggerated representation. By a little aggravation of the features changed it into the Saracen`s head. Addison.

[3] An extrinsic circumstance or accident which increases the guilt of a crime or the misery of a calamity.

[4] Provocation; irritation. [Colloq.] Dickens.

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