Definition of exacerbate

verb (v)

• make worse (verb.change)

  Synonym: aggravate, exasperate, worsen
  Antonym: ameliorate, amend, better, improve, meliorate
  

  source: wordnet30
• exasperate or irritate (verb.emotion)

  Synonym: aggravate, exasperate
  

  source: wordnet30
• To render more violent or bitter; to irritate; to exasperate; to imbitter, as passions or disease. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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