Exacerbate

//ɪɡˈzæsɚˌbeɪt//

Word Type

Verb

The word "exacerbate" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

deteriorate intensify

Derived Terms

exacerbatingly exacerbation exacerbator exacerbatory unexacerbated

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

alter anger change modify

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Related Terms

acerbate exacervation exasperate

Related Terms

aggravate exasperate problem worse

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