B1
aggravate vs irritate
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| aggravateverb/ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/ | Meaning to make a bad situation or an illness worse | Goes with — | Example Scratching the rash will only aggravate it and make it hurt more. |
| irritateverb/ˈɪr.ə.teɪt/ | Meaning to make someone slightly angry or annoyed, or to make part of the body sore | Goes with be irritated by | Example The strong soap irritated her skin and left a red rash. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He gets when people interrupt him.