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Aggravate (Verb)

Exasperate or irritate.

Verbs of feeling.

The constant noise began to aggravate her already poor mood after a long day at work.
His arrogance only served to aggravate the tension in the meeting room.
The hot summer sun and endless traffic jams tended to aggravate her road rage.
Not being able to find a parking spot seemed to aggravate her existing anxiety.
Her mother's constant interference began to aggravate her, making her feel like a teenager again.

Make worse; "This drug aggravates the pain".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Stress can aggravate existing health problems if left unchecked for a long period of time.
Loud noises can aggravate the ringing in my ears, making it hard to sleep.
Uncontrolled diabetes can aggravate kidney problems and increase the risk of complications.
Processed foods high in sugar can aggravate digestive issues in those with irritable bowel syndrome.
Negative thinking can aggravate feelings of anxiety and sadness, especially in people with mental health disorders.