exacerbator

[US]/[ˌɪksˈæsərbeɪtər]/
[UK]/[ˌɪksəˈserbɪˌdeɪt̬ər]/

Translation

n.A person or thing that makes a bad situation or feeling worse.; Someone who makes an existing problem more severe.
v.To make a bad situation or feeling worse.

Phrases & Collocations

exacerbator role

primary exacerbator

an exacerbator

exacerbator identified

exacerbator effect

exacerbator present

exacerbator influence

exacerbator found

exacerbator impact

Example Sentences

the rising cost of living is a major exacerbator of poverty.

pollution is a significant exacerbator of respiratory problems.

stress can be an exacerbator of existing mental health conditions.

inflation proved to be a powerful exacerbator of economic inequality.

climate change is a key exacerbator of drought conditions worldwide.

poor diet can be an exacerbator of skin conditions like acne.

lack of sleep is often an exacerbator of anxiety and depression.

the ongoing conflict is a serious exacerbator of the humanitarian crisis.

unemployment is a significant exacerbator of social unrest.

the policy changes acted as an exacerbator for the company's financial woes.

his aggressive behavior was an exacerbator to the already tense situation.

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