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exacerbate

verb

make worse

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
E
Ends with
E
Contains
XA
Scrabble score
21
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ɪɡˈzæsəˌbeɪt

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. make worse

    “This drug aggravates the pain”

verb

  1. exasperate or irritate

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Example Sentences

This drug aggravates the pain

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