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exacerbate
[ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt]
📖 Definition
v. aggravate, worsen, compound, intensify
🖼️ Picture This
Pouring gasoline on an already burning fire
💬 Example Sentence
His angry response only served to exacerbate the situation.
🎵 Music Connection
"Love the Way You Lie" by Eminem ft. Rihanna
The cycle of fighting and making up only exacerbates the relationship's toxicity.
📝 Word Roots & Related
acerb, acrisour, sharp acerbic adj. acrimonious adj. acrid adj.