verb · Hard SAT word

    Exacerbate

    make a problem worse

    Exacerbate in a sentence

    Stress exacerbated his health condition further.

    Synonyms for exacerbate

    • worsen
    • aggravate
    • intensify

    Antonyms for exacerbate

    • improve
    • ease
    • relieve

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