exacerbate [verb]
Definition of exacerbate:
- To make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
- To increase the severity, bitterness, or violence of (disease, ill feeling, etc.); aggravate.
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Sentence/Example of exacerbate:
His harsh words only served to exacerbate the situation.
The lack of sleep can exacerbate your symptoms.
Trying to ignore the problem will only exacerbate it.
The heavy rainfall exacerbated the flooding in the area.
The new policy could exacerbate economic inequalities.
Stress can exacerbate chronic health conditions.
Miscommunication often exacerbates conflicts in relationships.
His rude comments exacerbated the tension in the room.
The heatwave exacerbated the drought conditions.
Financial difficulties can exacerbate family stress.
The introduction of new taxes might exacerbate the cost of living.
Ignoring safety protocols can exacerbate the risk of accidents.
Her allergies were exacerbated by the pollen in the air.
The company's layoffs exacerbated the community's unemployment crisis.
The delay in medical treatment exacerbated his illness.