
Aggravate
Escalating Effects
Usage implies a situation is getting significantly worse due to an action or event.

Ignoring your homework will only aggravate your problems in school.
Negative Outcome
Focus is on negative consequences, suggesting that a situation turned more unfavorable or harmful.

Her sarcastic remarks aggravated our disagreement.
Beyond Annoyance
Indicates a level of disturbance deeper than simply bothering someone; it increases the severity.

The loud construction work aggravated his headache.
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