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exacerbating

The correct spelling is exacerbating.

How to pronounce exacerbating

verb

Say it like: Exa-ser-bat-ing

The correct spelling is exacerbating. 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.

Meanings

verb

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

adjective

  1. 1.That exacerbates

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