EXACERBATE

/ɪkˈsæs-/ ► audio Scrabble 21 Words With Friends 23

Scrabble letter values: E1X8A1C3E1R1B3A1T1E1 = 21

Definition

  1. verb make worse. — synonyms: worsen, aggravate, exasperate
  2. verb exasperate or irritate. — synonyms: exasperate, aggravate

Examples

  • “This drug aggravates the pain”
  • “The proposed shutdown would exacerbate unemployment problems.”

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