Exacerbate
What does "Exacerbate" mean?
made worse
"Exacerbate" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
The infection's been exacerbated by the stress from the gunshot.
— Grey's Anatomy S1E7
I'm just saying that maybe you skipping a grade put too much pressure on you and exacerbated your neurotic tendencies and now you can't even make a tiny little decision about, you know...
— Modern Family S8E22
I was worried it could exacerbate...
— Scrubs S1E1
It will only exacerbate the flame.
— The Office S9E20
"Exacerbate" in TV shows & movies
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