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CARD 2 OF 3
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To make an existing problem or undesirable condition worse.
verb
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exacerbate
Further delays would exacerbate the scheduling problem.
Dictionary practice example.
A rumor about hidden judging rules began to engender suspicion among members of a photography club. An organizer's sarcastic reply threatened to exacerbate the disagreement instead of answering it.
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