1. to make differences or inequalities worse; to intensify gaps between groups, regions, or conditions
The new policy may aggravate disparities between urban and rural areas.
A nova política pode agravar as desigualdades entre áreas urbanas e rurais.
2. to exacerbate existing inequalities or imbalances
Climate change will aggravate disparities in access to clean water.
As mudanças climáticas irão agravar as desigualdades no acesso à água potável.