Exacerbate
/ɪˈɡzæsəˌrbeɪt/
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Definition
(verb) To make worse (a problem, bad situation, negative feeling, etc.).
Sentence Examples
Hot and blustery conditions will exacerbate the risk of fire tomorrow.
Climate change threatens to exacerbate existing social and economic inequalities.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Adding more fuel to the fire will only ____ the already dangerous situation.