EXACERBATION
Scrabble letter values: E1X8A1C3E1R1B3A1T1I1O1N1 = 23
Definition
- noun action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse. — synonyms: aggravation
- noun violent and bitter exasperation.
Examples
- “the aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care”
- “his foolishness was followed by an exacerbation of their quarrel”