1. made worse or more severe
Usage: past tense and past participle of exacerbate

Examples

• The heavy rain exacerbated the flooding in the downtown area.
• Her constant criticism only exacerbated his anxiety about the presentation.
• The medication exacerbated his stomach problems instead of helping them.
• Political tensions were exacerbated by the controversial new policy.
• The drought conditions exacerbated the wildfire situation.
• His rude behavior exacerbated an already difficult situation.
• The economic crisis was exacerbated by rising unemployment rates.