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Back to Episodes626 - ‘Aggravate’ Versus ‘Irritate’ What Is a Functional Shift?
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Some people say you shouldn't use "aggravate" to mean "irritate" or "annoy." It has to do with the word's origin. Also, does it irritate you when people use "invite" as a noun?
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