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exacerbate

verb

Reveal meaning and examples

To make an existing problem or undesirable condition worse.

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.

From Reducing the Damage.

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