Exacerbate (Verb)
Meaning 2
Make worse; "This drug aggravates the pain".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The lack of funding will exacerbate the poverty issue in the region.
- Her sarcastic comments only serve to exacerbate the tension between her and her sister.
- The hot weather will exacerbate the drought, leading to severe water shortages.
- The unhealthy diet and lack of exercise will exacerbate the symptoms of her illness.
- Stress can exacerbate anxiety and depression in many cases, making treatment more challenging.