Exacerbate Synonyms and Antonyms

ĭg-zăsər-bāt
To aggravate
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. intensify
  2. worsen
  3. heighten
  4. add fuel to the flames

Words Related to Exacerbate

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Exacerbate Sentence Examples

  • He wanted desperately to put his arms around her but knew he'd just exacerbate the situation.

  • Excessive or hard exercise can exacerbate it.

  • He was largely responsible for the Scandinavian Seven Years' War (1562-70), which did so much to exacerbate the relations between Denmark and Sweden.

  • According to the National Women's Health Information Center, stress can cause or exacerbate physical health problems like high blood pressure, back and neck pain, and even diabetes.

  • The attempt of the king to enforce the official use of the Dutch language, and the foundation of the so-called philosophical college at Louvain helped to exacerbate the growing discontent.

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