How to Pronounce Aggravated

To pronounce "aggravated", say AGGR-av-at-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

AGGR-av-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “aggravated”

"aggravated" has 4 syllables: aggr-av-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does aggravated mean?

verb

  1. To make (an offence) worse or more severe; to increase in offensiveness or heinousness.
  2. (by extension) To make worse; to exacerbate.

adjective

  1. Having been the subject of aggravation; frustrated and angry.

Synonyms

exasperateirritateprovokeexacerbateexaggerateheightenincreaseintensifyaggro

Antonyms

alleviatemitigate

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Words that rhyme with aggravated

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elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivatedsated

Related words

angryintenseprovokedaggravationseveregrosshamperedcomplicated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aggravated"?▾

"Aggravated" has 4 syllables: aggr · av · at · ed.

What does "aggravated" mean?▾

Aggravated: To make (an offence) worse or more severe; to increase in offensiveness or heinousness.

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