aggravator

[US]/[ˈæɡrəveɪtə]/
[UK]/[ˈæɡrəveɪtər]/

Translation

n.A person or thing that makes a problem or situation worse.; A person who makes a situation more intense or serious.
v.To make a problem or situation worse.

Phrases & Collocations

chief aggravator

known aggravator

aggravator effect

potential aggravator

an aggravator

the aggravator

being an aggravator

aggravators present

serious aggravator

Example Sentences

the presence of alcohol was a significant aggravator in the crime.

stress and lack of sleep can be aggravators for migraine headaches.

poverty is often an aggravator of social unrest and crime.

his previous record made him an aggravator in the sentencing process.

environmental pollution is a major aggravator of respiratory problems.

inflation can be an aggravator for families struggling to make ends meet.

the ongoing conflict is an aggravator of the humanitarian crisis.

poor diet and exercise can be aggravators for heart disease.

the lack of affordable housing is a significant aggravator for homelessness.

climate change is a major aggravator of extreme weather events.

unemployment can be an aggravator for mental health issues.

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