aggravate
US /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/
UK /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/
1.
make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more serious
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The loud music began to aggravate his headache.
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His constant complaining only served to aggravate the situation.
2.
annoy or exasperate (someone), especially persistently
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His constant interruptions began to aggravate me.
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Don't aggravate your mother with your whining.