aggravated
/ˈæɡ.ɹə.veɪ̯tɪd/ adjective C1- Having been the subject of aggravation; frustrated and angry.
- Having become worse, more severe, or more dangerous.
- Of or characterized by factors that increase the heinousness or offensiveness of the criminal offense.
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The maidens, aggravated by such excessive labor, resolved to kill the cock who roused their mistress so early.
“Indeed I am,” replied the young magistrate with a smile; “and in the interesting trial that young lady is anxious to witness, the case would only be still more aggravated.
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