Exacerbate

C1

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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