Meaning: To make a problem or situation worse.
Hindi: बिगाड़ना, बढ़ाना
Synonyms: worsen, intensify, exacerbate, inflame
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level) · SSC CPO 2024 T-1 · SSC CPO 2023 T-1 · SSC CPO 2019 T-2 · SSC Steno 2019 T-1 · SSC CPO 2018-20 T-2
aggravate in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level) Spelling
Select the wrongly spelt word out of the four alternatives.
Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Aggravatte
Meaning: aggravate = to make a problem or injury worse *(बिगाड़ना, और गंभीर करना)*.
Spell it in parts.
ag + gra + vate
Double g, then a single t in *-vate* — like *elevate, renovate, motivate*.
The printed *Aggravatte* doubles the t, so it is the wrong spelling.
Why the others are fine.
#B Admonish = to warn or scold gently *(फटकारना, चेताना)* — ad + mon + ish, correct.
#B Abbreviate = to shorten a word or phrase *(संक्षिप्त करना)* — double b, correct.
#B Accelerate = to speed up *(गति बढ़ाना)* — double c, single l, correct.
Answer: Aggravatte
*Verbs ending in -ate never double the t: aggravate, elevate, motivate.* - SSC CPO 2019 T-2 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
AGGRAVATEAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) intensify
✅ Correct Answer: Option C (intensify)
Type: Synonym
AGGRAVATE – to make (a problem) worse (और बिगाड़ देना, गंभीर बनाना).
Meanings
• illuminate – to light up (प्रकाशित करना).
• illustrate – to explain with examples (उदाहरण देना).
• intensify – to make stronger/worse (तीव्र करना) → synonym. ✓
• influence – to affect (प्रभावित करना). - SSC CPO 2023 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
AggravateAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Annoy
The most appropriate synonym of the word "Aggravate" from the given options is: "Annoy"
"Aggravate" means to make a problem, injury, or offense worse or more serious.
Annoy: To irritate or bother someone; to cause mild discomfort or frustration, often through repeated or persistent actions.
Mitigate: To make something less severe, serious, or painful; to alleviate or lessen the intensity or impact of something.
Enhance: To improve or augment the quality, value, or attractiveness of something; to make something better or more desirable.
Satisfy: To fulfill or meet someone's needs, desires, or expectations; to provide contentment or gratification by meeting a requirement or fulfilling a wish
Examples
- “Scratching will only aggravate the rash.”
aggravate – questions
What is the meaning of aggravate in Hindi?
aggravate means “बिगाड़ना, बढ़ाना” in Hindi. In English: To make a problem or situation worse.
What are the synonyms of aggravate?
Synonyms of aggravate: worsen, intensify, exacerbate, inflame.
What is the opposite of aggravate?
Antonyms of aggravate: improve, alleviate.
Has aggravate been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – aggravate has been asked 6 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level), SSC CPO 2024 T-1, SSC CPO 2023 T-1, SSC CPO 2019 T-2, SSC Steno 2019 T-1, SSC CPO 2018-20 T-2.