exacerbation

aggravations

/ˌaɡrəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

The state of becoming worse or more serious; exacerbation.

the patient experienced an aggravation of symptoms

worsening,exacerbation,compounding

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aggravation

/ˌæɡrəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

An intensification of a negative quality or aspect.

Negotiators were optimistic despite the aggravation of the standoff caused by the press release

worsening,exacerbation,compounding

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