/ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/ – Verb
Definition: 1. tăng nặng (tội, lỗi);
2. tăng thêm, tăng nặng (hình phạt).
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, “aggravate” means to make a situation, offense, or injury more serious or severe. It can refer to actions or circumstances that worsen the gravity or intensity of a particular situation, offense, or harm.
Example: The defendant’s aggressive behavior only served to aggravate the situation, leading to further charges being brought against him.