exacerbate
//ɪɡˈzæs.ə.beɪt//
Verb
exacerbateInfinitive
exacerbatePresent tense
exacerbatedPast tense
exacerbatedPast participle
exacerbatingPresent participle
exacerbatesThird-person singular
1
To make a problem, situation, or negative feeling worse or more severe.
The heavy rain exacerbated the flooding in the city.
2
To irritate or aggravate someone or something.
His constant complaints only exacerbated her frustration.