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aggravated

[/ˈæɡrəveɪtɪd/]
adjective
agravado
1. made worse or more serious
The situation was aggravated by poor communication.
A situação foi agravada pela falta de comunicação.
2. annoyed, irritated, or exasperated
He seemed aggravated by the constant interruptions.
Ele parecia irritado pelas interrupções constantes.
3. (legal) made more severe as a criminal offense
The charge was upgraded to aggravated assault.
A acusação foi elevada para agressão agravada.
Synonyms
irritatedannoyedexasperatedworsenedintensifiedinflamed
Antonyms
calmedsoothedimprovedmitigatedalleviated

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agravado
most common usage
Brazil
irritado
used for annoyed/irritated meaning
Portugal
agravado
standard European Portuguese
Portugal
piorado
when referring to worsened conditions

Related Idioms & Phrases

aggravated assault
aggravated robbery
don't aggravate me
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