Ag`gra*va"tion (?), 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.
2. Exaggerated representation.
By a little aggravation of the features changed it
into the Saracen's head.
Addison.
3. An extrinsic circumstance or accident which
increases the guilt of a crime or the misery of a calamity.
4. Provocation; irritation. [Colloq.]
Dickens.