acerbated

[US]/ˈæsəbˌreɪtɪd/
[UK]/əˈsɜːrˌbeɪt̬əd/

Translation

v.Made worse or more severe; intensified.

Example Sentences

the ongoing conflict acerbated tensions between the two countries.

his illness acerbated his existing anxiety.

the economic downturn acerbated the problem of unemployment.

the heavy rain acerbated the flooding situation.

his insensitive remarks acerbated the already difficult conversation.

the lack of sleep acerbated her headaches.

the news acerbated public anger over the government's handling of the crisis.

the pressure at work acerbated his stress levels.

the political divide acerbated social unrest.

his injuries acerbated after the fall, making it harder to walk.

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