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Ag`gra*va"tion (&unr_;), n. [LL. aggravatio: cf. F. aggravation.] 1. The act of aggravating, or making worse; -- used of evils, natural or moral; the act of increasing in severity or heinousness; something additional to a crime or wrong and enhancing its guilt or injurious consequences.
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2. Exaggerated representation.
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By a little aggravation of the features changed it into the Saracen's head. Addison.
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3. An extrinsic circumstance or accident which increases the guilt of a crime or the misery of a calamity.
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4. Provocation; irritation. [Colloq.] Dickens.
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