Made (the situation) worse (10)

I believe the answer is:

aggravated

(Other definitions for aggravated that I've seen before include "made more severe" , "Annoyed" , "Made worse" , "Worsened" , "Made (offence) more serious (legal)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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