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exacerbate Definition and Meaning in English (exacerbate definition)

verb
Synonyms:worsenaggravateintensify
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Exacerbate definition: To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

Definitions of Exacerbate

  1. 1verb

    To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

Example Sentences

“The new policy might exacerbate the existing economic problems.”

“Lack of sleep can exacerbate stress levels.”

“His rude comments only served to exacerbate the tension in the room.”

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past tenseexacerbated
present participleexacerbating
nounexacerbation

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Exacerbate definition: To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
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'Exacerbate' translates to 'exacerbate' in English. Exacerbate definition: To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
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