Upload
amelia-grant
View
220
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
exacerbate synonyms: intensify intensify inflame inflame worsen worsen provoke provoke irritate irritate exasperate exasperate
Citation preview
definition:to increase the severity, bitterness, or violence of (disease, ill feeling, etc.)
to aggravate, irritate, or exasperate
exacerbate : (verb)
exacerbatepronunciation:
ig-zas-er-beyt
exacerbatesynonyms:
intensifyinflameworsenprovokeirritateexasperate
exacerbateRELATED FORMS: adverb:
exacerbatingly noun:
exacerbation adjective:
exacerbated exacerbating
exacerbate
Eating bacon and egg sandwiches for breakfast each morning exacerbates cholesterol problems.
exacerbate
Spending too much money during the holidays can exacerbate feelings of stress.
exacerbated
The heavy rain exacerbated the already flooded streets.
exacerbating
The volcano shot searing hot plumes into the sky, exacerbating rescue and relief efforts.
exacerbatingA sedentary lifestyle can have an exacerbating effect on one’s health problems.
Acute asthma exacerbation is a very serious health problem that often requires 2-3 weeks of hospitalization.
exacerbation
The pressures of time can exacerbate feelings of anxiety.
exacerbate