How is the word erschwerend translated from German to English

English translation
Aggravating
adjective

Etwas, das ein Verbrechen oder eine Situation ernster oder schwerwiegender macht.

Making a crime or situation more serious or severe.

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  • Die erschwerenden Details machten den Fall komplizierter. — The aggravating details made the case more complex.

  • Der Sturm wirkte erschwerend auf die Rettungsaktion. — Isn't it aggravating when things go wrong?

  • Wir müssen uns mit den erschwerenden Umständen dieser Situation befassen. — We must address the aggravating factors in this situation.

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