Meaning of the word exacerbating in English
What does exacerbating mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
exacerbating
US /ɪɡˈzæs.ərˌbeɪ.tɪŋ/
UK /ɪɡˈzæs.ə.beɪ.tɪŋ/
Verb
making a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse
Example:
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The lack of sleep is exacerbating his stress.
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His rude comments were only exacerbating the tension in the room.
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