Synonyms for aggravating
ag·gra·vat·ing

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1. aggravating, exacerbating, exasperatingadjective

   making worse

   Synonyms:
   maddening, infuriating, exasperating, vexing, exacerbating

   Antonyms:
   moderating

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1. List of paraphrases for "aggravating":

   exacerbating, aggravation, worsening, compounding

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1. Robert Cole:

   As aggravating as it is, I'm still paying attention just to see if I can find somebody out there who is going to do more than talk about cooperating and find a way forward.

2. Jose Ignacio Hernandez:

   Under the Hydrocarbon Law, every agreement for PDVSA to cede exploration and production rights is illegal and unconstitutional. Maduro's regime is insisting in the oil industry's de-facto privatization, which is aggravating its collapse.

3. Lara Yeretsian:

   To charge that offense, our office would have to be able to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, the minor specifically intended to kill the victims. There was no evidence of that. the probation officer had access to the reports and alleged facts in the case, the juvenile’s prior, and any mitigating or aggravating factors; but still recommended camp.

4. Mark Allenbaugh:

   His antics are definitely an aggravating factor, and he can expect a longer sentence than he otherwise would have received.

5. Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel:

   The sentence imposed was the maximum allowable under the agreement and took into consideration numerous aggravating and mitigating factors, including the vulnerability of the victim and the position of trust held by the defendant, this sentence honors the wishes of the victims in this case.