aggravate
/ˈæɡ.ɹə.veɪ̯t/verb
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
To make (an offence) worse or more severe; to increase in offensiveness or heinousness.
2
To make (any bad thing) worse.
3
To give extra weight or intensity to; to exaggerate, to magnify.
4
To pile or heap (something heavy or onerous) on or upon someone.
5
To exasperate; to provoke or irritate.
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Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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