aggravating
adjective/ɐɣɾɐˈvɐ̃tɨ/medium
a·gra·van·te
Definition
That aggravates or makes worse; a circumstance that increases the seriousness of something.
His lack of remorse was seen as an aggravating factor in the trial.
The heat is an aggravating circumstance for the drought.
Common collocations
aggravating circumstanceaggravating factor
Etymology
Do latim *aggravare* (tornar mais pesado), através do particípio presente *aggravante*.