Synonyms for Aggravate & Similar Words
Definition of aggravate
- verb
- make worse; "This drug aggravates the pain"
- exasperate or irritate
3 synonyms found
Writing tips for "aggravate"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like exacerbate, exasperate, worsen can replace "aggravate" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Aggravate" in song lyrics
See how aggravate is used in real songs:
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"Rappers antagonists come to aggravate"
Binary Star — New Hip Hop -
"Accelerate, don't deviate, aggravate"
Hilltop Hoods — Elevation (Remix) -
"Plain days aggravate"
Jesse Abraham f/ Eric Sosa — One Day