The phrase "aggravates a problem" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing how a certain action or situation makes an existing issue worse.
Example: "The lack of communication between departments often aggravates a problem that could have been easily resolved."
Alternatives: "exacerbates an issue" or "worsens a situation."
But The Times investigation indicated that the push to get the ballots in quickly only aggravated a problem that had concerned the Bush camp: 17percentt of military ballots arrived without postmarks, despite military regulations that require all mail to be postmarked.
In the second game of the regular season, he aggravated a back problem, saying it had become sore because he was compensating for the knee problem in the preseason.
Rockets Coach Rick Adelman said McGrady aggravated a knee problem.
Johns has an ankle injury and Renouf aggravated a neck problem at St Helens last week.
Coleman, who went to the Pro Bowl last season, left on a cart after aggravating a back problem during individual drills.
David Justice, who aggravated a groin problem Tuesday, might serve as a designated hitter today and Torre could try him in the outfield next week.
John Essex is desperate to attract more students, and will give second chances to those expelled from other local schools, aggravating a discipline problem.
Hull reemerged for the second half without Tony Smith, who had aggravated a groin problem, and when they lost Jason Smith almost immediately the repercussions were obvious.
The full-back will miss the semi-final against Fiji after aggravating a knee problem but his replacement is hardly lacking class, with Greg Inglis expected to step up against the Bati having come off the bench last Saturday.
After telling his direct reports he was changing his hours in the office, one of them approached him with a request to adjust her schedule, because it was aggravating a medical problem.
