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exacerbate
(verb)
exacerbate
(verb)
Meaning
to make a problem worse
Example
"Running on a sprained ankle may exacerbate the injury."
Synonyms
aggravateintensifyamplify
Antonyms
alleviatemitigatecalm
More about this word
Word origin
From Latin 'exacerbatus', meaning made harsh.
Related word forms
verb: exacerbated
noun: exacerbation
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