aggravates
ag-gra-vates
verb
Makes a problem, illness, or situation significantly worse.
"Stress often aggravates her migraines."
verb
Irritates or annoys someone, often persistently.
"His constant whistling really aggravates me."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: exasperate, worsen, aggravate, exacerbate
Antonyms: ameliorate, amend, better, improve, meliorate