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Meaning of exacerbated
The primary meaning of the word "exacerbated" is to make a problem or situation worse.
Etymology of exacerbated
The word "exacerbated" comes from the Latin words "ex" (meaning "out" or "forth") and "acere" (meaning "to sharpen" or "to irritate")
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of making something worse or more severe
Synonyms
aggravated
intensified
worsened
heightened
increased
magnified
amplified
enhanced
strengthened
deepened
sharpened
inflamed
irritated
annoyed
vexed
irritated
infuriated
enraged
incensed
inflamed
provoked
exasperated
frustrated
intensified
compounded
multiplied
expanded
broadened
prolonged
extended
perpetuated
persisted
recrudesced
reinforced
augmented
Definitions
- To make a problem or situation worse
- To increase the severity or intensity of a disease or condition
- To irritate or annoy someone
Usage Examples
- The new policy has exacerbated the existing economic problems in the country
- Her allergies were exacerbated by the high levels of pollen in the air
- The conflict was exacerbated by the involvement of external parties