aggravation

• Nom désignant l'action d'aggraver ou le fait de s'aggraver ; également un état d'irritation ou de contrariété, ou une circonstance qui empire un problème, une situation ou des symptômes.

A noun referring to a state of annoyance or exasperation, or an action that worsens a problem, situation, or symptoms.

1. Annoyance or irritationB2formal

   A feeling of being annoyed, frustrated, or exasperated.

   agacement

   • The constant noise from the construction site caused her great aggravation.
   • He expressed his aggravation at the repeated delays.
   • Small inconveniences can lead to significant aggravation over time.

   Synonymesannoyancebotherdispleasureexasperationfrustrationirritationpiquevexation

   Antonymescalmcomfortcontentmentdelightpleasuresatisfaction

2. Provocation or hostilityB2formal

   Behavior that is unfriendly or intended to cause anger or resentment.

   Provocation ou hostilité

   • His constant teasing was a source of aggravation for his younger brother.
   • The deliberate aggravation from the opposing team led to a fight.
   • She ignored his attempts at aggravation and remained calm.

   Synonymesannoyanceexasperationgoadingharassmentirritationprovocationtauntingvexation

   Antonymesappeasementconciliationpacification

3. Worsening of a conditionC1formal

   An action or situation that makes a problem, disease, or its symptoms more severe.

   Aggravation (d'une condition)

   • Smoking can lead to the aggravation of respiratory diseases.
   • The aggravation of her injury was caused by overexertion.
   • Stress is known to cause an aggravation of skin conditions like eczema.

   Synonymesdeteriorationexacerbationintensificationworsening

   Antonymesalleviationameliorationimprovementrelief