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    exacerbate
    /ɪɡˈzasəbeɪt/

    verb

    • 1. make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse: "the exorbitant cost of land in urban areas only exacerbated the problem"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › exacerbateEXACERBATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of exacerbate, a verb that means to make something that is already bad even worse. See how to use it in sentences and how to pronounce it in British and American English.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › exacerbateExacerbate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Sep 3, 2011 · Exacerbate means to make more violent, bitter, or severe. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and medical usage of this word from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › exacerbateExacerbate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Think of exacerbate then as a sharp or bitter thing that makes something worse. A drought will exacerbate a country's food shortage. Worsen, intensify, aggravate and compound are similar, but exacerbate has the sense of an irritant being added in to make something bad even worse.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › exacerbateEXACERBATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If something exacerbates a problem or bad situation, it makes it worse. [formal] Longstanding poverty has been exacerbated by racial divisions. [be VERB -ed] Synonyms: irritate, excite, provoke, infuriate More Synonyms of exacerbate. exacerbation (ɪgzæsəʳbeɪʃən ) uncountable noun.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › exacerbateEXACERBATE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Exacerbate means to make something worse, more bitter, or more violent. It can be used for diseases, emotions, or situations. See how to use it in sentences and compare it with similar words.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionexacerbate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

    Exacerbate means to make something worse, especially a disease or problem. Learn how to pronounce, spell and use this formal verb with examples and synonyms.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › exacerbateEXACERBATE - Find out everything about this English word ...

    Exacerbate means to make something worse, especially a problem or a situation. Learn how to use this formal word in different contexts, with synonyms, pronunciation, and grammar tips.