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Meaning of exacerbate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

exacerbate

Pronunciation:/ɪkˈsæs-//ɪɡˈzæsɚˌbeɪt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To make worse (a problem, bad situation, negative feeling, etc.); aggravate; exasperate.

    Example: The proposed shutdown would exacerbate unemployment problems.