“Stop aggravating me with that noise. That aggravates the situation.”
Misused Entry 33 / 1605 60-second read
Aggravate vs. Irritate
Aggravate" means to make worse; "irritate" means to annoy.
The comparisoni
“Stop irritating me with that noise. That aggravates the situation.”
The ruleii
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Aggravate = worsen.
"Aggravate" is often used when "irritate" is meant.
Memory aidiii
Remember it like this
Aggravate = worsen. Irritate = annoy.