exacerbate
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/ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt/
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/ɪɡˈzæsəbeɪt/
verb
R
to make a situation or problem more severe
The heavy rain exacerbated the flooding issue in the city.
translation
to make a situation or problem more severe
Word Forms
3rd Present
exacerbates
Past
exacerbated
Perfect
exacerbated
Progressive
exacerbating