were donated in October
Copyright © 2024 Farlex, Inc.
| Privacy policy
| Feedback | Dictionary Home
Disclaimer: All content on this website is for informational purposes only. It was submitted by the users and has not been checked for accuracy. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
exacerbate
Definitions
make significantly worseto make a problem worse
Usage: Smoking cigars exacerbated his cough.
(Verb) to make worse, to increase negative result
Usage: dust mites exacerbate his asthma
to make a situation worse
Usage: the staining has been exacerbated by the water.
(Verb) Flare up, worsen, incur
Usage: By taking on more tasks or work - her condition may worsen or exacerbate
(Verb) To make worse.
Usage: The hot weather exacerbated the drain on the water supply.
(Verb) to make things worse
to accelerate a disease
Usage: The surgery exacerbated the condition.
(Verb) To make worse
Makes things worse
to increase, to make worse
Usage: Her poor physical health exacerbates the situation.
Link to this page: