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Uncommonexacerbate
The correct spelling is exacerbate.
How to pronounce exacerbate
/ɪkˈsæs-/
verbIPA: /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.To make worse (a problem, bad situation, negative feeling, etc.); aggravate; exasperate.
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