1. Sensation désagréable.
2. Irritation. Agacement des nerfs.
ETYM Late Lat. aggravatio: cf. French aggravation.
1. Action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse; SYN. exacerbation.
2. An exasperated feeling of annoyance; SYN. exasperation.
3. Unfriendly behavior that aggravates or irritates someone; SYN. irritation, provocation.
ETYM Latin irritatio: cf. French irritation.
The psychological state of being irritated or annoyed; SYN. annoyance, vexation.