Vocabulary
Aggravate
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious.
Urdu meaning
سنگینی، بڑھکانا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Even diluted across long distances, particulate matter from refinery fires can worsen air quality and aggravate respiratory diseases.
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Toxic fallout
— 2026-03-12
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All it is being asked to do now is not aggravate the hostilities it has nurtured and allow for a reduction in tensions.
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Helpful suggestions
— 2026-01-03
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The forecast of below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures between November and January can further aggravate conditions.The province has seen many severe droughts, some lasting for years.
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Drought warning
— 2025-11-01
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Rigid enforcement of the `Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan` will only aggravate suffering, risk undermining the country`s reputation for hospitality and invite diplomatic censure.
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Easing repatriation
— 2025-09-15
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And the problem is going to aggravate with time.
Dawn Editorials —
The growing resource hunger
— 2025-07-24
Synonyms
annoy, irritate, exasperate, anger, irk, vex, put out, nettle, provoke, incense, rile,
Antonyms
calm, conciliate
Curator example
“military action would only aggravate the situation”
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Urdu equivalents where we have them, word relations, and—when generated—real lines from the editorial archive
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