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- (informal, figuratively) To deliberately do or say something to worsen a difficult situation or increase a person's distress, irritation, or anger.
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Meaning
- [Verb]
- (informal, figuratively) To deliberately do or say something to worsen a difficult situation or increase a person's distress, irritation, or anger.
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