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to exacerbate
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to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse or more severe
Transitive: to exacerbate a problem or situation
exacerbate
v
exacerbating
adj
exacerbating
adj
exacerbation
n
exacerbation
n
Example
Harsh weather conditions can exacerbate damage to infrastructure.
Ignoring the issue can exacerbate the problems in the long run.
Adding more stress can exacerbate feelings of anxiety.
We exacerbated the misunderstanding by not clarifying sooner.
They exacerbated the tension by avoiding discussions.
