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exacerbate

The correct spelling is exacerbate.

How to pronounce exacerbate

/ɪkˈsæs-/
verb

IPA: /ɪkˈsæs-/

Say it like: Exa-ser-bat-e

The correct spelling is exacerbate. To make worse (a problem, bad situation, negative feeling, etc.); aggravate; exasperate. For example: "The proposed shutdown would exacerbate unemployment problems."

Usage Examples

The proposed shutdown would exacerbate unemployment problems.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To make worse (a problem, bad situation, negative feeling, etc.); aggravate; exasperate.

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