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aggravated

adjective
ag·​gra·​vat·​ed | \ ˈa-grə-ˌvā-təd How to pronounce aggravated (audio) \

Definition of aggravated

1 : angry or displeased especially because of small problems or annoyances : feeling or showing aggravation Sid snored on. Tom was aggravated. He said, "Sid, Sid!" and shook him.— Mark Twain The maid sounded very aggravated.— Louise Fitzhugh
2 law, of a criminal offense : considered more serious or heinous than normal : characterized by aggravating elements (such as the use of a deadly weapon) aggravated manslaughter — see also aggravated assault
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Synonyms for aggravated

Synonyms

annoyed, bothered, exasperated, galled, irked, irritated, narked [British], peeved, put out, scunnered [chiefly Scottish], teed off, vexed

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 The now-20-year-old is charged with aggravated murder, involuntary manslaughter, endangering children, tampering with evidence and abuse of a corpse. — Sonia Chopra, Cincinnati.com, "'I’m sorry. Sorry. Do you love me?' Partial transcript of Brooke 'Skylar' Richardson interrogation," 5 Sep. 2019 Brooke Skylar Richardson, now 20, is charged with aggravated murder, involuntary manslaughter, gross abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence and child endangerment. — Steve Helling, PEOPLE.com, "Ohio Cheerleader Allegedly Searched Online for 'How Do I Get Rid of a Baby' Before Killing Newborn," 4 Sep. 2019 Pames is charged with aggravated murder, attempted murder and other charges in that case. — Adam Ferrise, cleveland.com, "Prosecutors: Man raped disabled Cleveland girl during home invasion weeks after beating 94-year-old woman to death," 29 Aug. 2019 Ironically, though, McAnulty’s crime doesn’t meet the new definition of aggravated murder because her victim, Jeanette Maples, was 15. — oregonlive.com, "Could new limits on aggravated murder hollow out Oregon’s death row?," 24 Aug. 2019 Ajayi was charged last month with aggravated murder, desecration of a human body, aggravated kidnapping and obstruction of justice in connection with Lueck’s slaying. — Los Angeles Times, "Mackenzie Lueck’s suspected killer also facing child porn charges," 14 Aug. 2019 Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill said Alooya Ajayi has been charged with aggravated murder, aggravated kidnapping, obstruction of justice and desecration of a human body. — Greg Norman | Fox News, Fox News, "Mackenzie Lueck's alleged killer is formally charged as prosecutors reveal more crime scene details," 11 July 2019 Ayoola Ajayi was charged with aggravated murder, aggravated kidnapping, obstructing justice and desecration of a body, the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office said at a news conference. — Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, "Man formally charged in murder of Utah college student Mackenzie Lueck," 10 July 2019 King's charges include aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery, felonious assault and aggravated menacing, the prosecutor said. — Faith Karimi, CNN, "Ohio man accused of committing 10 felonies against 7 people. All within 21 minutes, prosecutor says," 16 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of aggravated

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for aggravated

from past participle of aggravate

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aggravated

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English Language Learners Definition of aggravated

: annoyed or bothered
law : made more serious by the use of violence or the threat of violence

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aggravated

adjective
ag·​gra·​vat·​ed

Legal Definition of aggravated

: characterized by aggravating elements (as the use of a deadly weapon) aggravated kidnapping

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