made more severe or intense, especially in law; as, aggravated assault.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            To be made worse by more serious circumstances, ie, deadly force, violence, or the commission of another crime.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            (assault, battery, arson, etc.) Circumstances surrounding the commission of a crime or tort which increase or add to its injurious consequences.