acerbates

[US]/ˈæsərbeɪts/
[UK]/əˈsɜːrbˌeɪts/

Translation

v.to make (something) worse or more severe

Example Sentences

the lack of sleep exacerbates his anxiety.

stress can exacerbate existing health problems.

pollution exacerbates the problem of respiratory illnesses.

the ongoing conflict exacerbates tensions between the two countries.

his injuries were exacerbated by the rough terrain.

the argument only served to exacerbate the situation.

traffic congestion exacerbates air pollution in urban areas.

the news of her illness exacerbated his fears.

his poor diet exacerbates his digestive problems.

the heatwave exacerbated the drought conditions.

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