Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

AGGRAVATE

intensify

The most appropriate synonym of the word "aggravate" is intensify.

• Aggravate means "to make worse or more severe."
• Illuminate means "to make (something) bright or clear."
• Illustrate means "to explain or clarify (something) by giving examples or by providing a diagram or picture."
• Intensify means "to make (something) stronger or more severe."
• Influence means "to have an effect on (someone or something) in a way that makes them change or develop."