Exacerbate (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Exasperate or irritate.

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Synonyms

• Aggravate
• Exasperate

Related Words

• Exacerbation (noun)

Meaning ²

Make worse; "This drug aggravates the pain".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Aggravate
• Exasperate
• Worsen

Hypernyms

• Change
• Alter

Hyponyms

• Degrade
• Inflame
• Cheapen
• Irritate

Related Words

• Exacerbation (noun)