acerbating

[US]/ˈæsəˌbreɪtɪŋ/
[UK]/əˈsɜːrbəˌteɪtɪŋ/

Translation

v.making something worse

Phrases & Collocations

acerbating the situation

acerbating existing inequalities

acerbating health problems

acerbating social divisions

acerbating environmental damage

acerbating the conflict

acerbating political instability

acerbating the problem

Example Sentences

the conflict is acerbating due to lack of communication.

the economic crisis is acerbating social inequalities.

his illness is acerbating his anxiety.

the heat wave is acerbating the drought conditions.

political polarization is acerbating tensions in the country.

the constant criticism is acerbating his feelings of inadequacy.

traffic congestion is acerbating air pollution in urban areas.

the lack of sleep is acerbating his headaches.

her injury is acerbating her pain.

the ongoing war is acerbating the humanitarian crisis.

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