The action or process of aggravate, v. (in various senses).

Increase in severity (of disease, sufferings, punishments, etc.); an instance of this. Chiefly Pathology, a paroxysm (of a fever, etc.); also trans…

Of a disease, etc.: Increase of violence or malignity; exacerbation; an instance of this.

Increase of gravity or seriousness; aggravation.