1. aggravate One may be annoyed by the well-meaning awkwardness of a servant, irritated by a tight shoe or a thoughtless remark, vexed at some careless neglect or needless misfortune, wounded by the ingra Synonyms: affront, aggravate, exasperate, offend, vex, annoy, insult, provoke, wound, displease, irritate, tease Antonyms: conciliate, content, gratify, honor, please