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