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. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Exaggerated representation. [ 1913 Webster ] By a little aggravation of the features changed it into the Saracen's head. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. An extrinsic circumstance or accident which increases the guilt of a crime or the misery of a calamity. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. Provocation; irritation. [ Colloq. ] Dickens. [ 1913 Webster ] | 
