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exacerbation

noun

Reveal meaning and examples

A worsening of an existing problem or unpleasant condition.

The abrupt cancellation caused an exacerbation of the tension between the groups.

Dictionary practice example.

An exacerbation of the existing backlog follows when the depot also stops sorting parcels for an entire week.