Aggravate and Sobering

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Aggravate verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

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Sobering is an antonym for aggravate.

Nearby Words: aggravation, aggravating

Sobering adjective - Tending to make sober or more serious.

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Aggravate is an antonym for sobering in moderate topic.

Nearby Words: sober, soberness, sobered

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Sobering and Aggravate. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/aggravate/sobering

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