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Exacerbate

Definition

(formal) To make an already bad situation, problem, or feeling worse; to intensify or increase the severity of something.

Example Sentences

1The recent economic downturn has exacerbated the already precarious financial situation of many small businesses.
2Does the new policy exacerbate the existing social inequalities in the community?
3The lack of adequate healthcare facilities in the region will exacerbate the spread of the disease.
4Avoid taking actions that could exacerbate tensions between the two rival groups.
5Climate change is expected to exacerbate the frequency and severity of natural disasters worldwide.

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