Meaning of the word exacerbate in English
What does exacerbate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
exacerbate
US /ɪɡˈzæs.ɚ.beɪt/
UK /ɪɡˈzæs.ə.beɪt/
Verb
make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse
Example:
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The new policy will only exacerbate the problem of unemployment.
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His rude comments only served to exacerbate the tension in the room.
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