To make a problem, injury, or offense worse or more serious.
Running too soon will [aggravate] your knee injury.
His constant interruptions only [aggravate] the situation.
Pollution can [aggravate] asthma symptoms.
To make someone annoyed or angry; to make a part of the body sore.
The sound of chewing loudly can [irritate] some people.
His sarcastic comments began to [irritate] me.
The wool sweater was starting to [irritate] my skin.
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