verb
- making a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse or more severe
Usage: present participle of exacerbate
Examples
- The hot weather is exacerbating the drought conditions.
- His constant complaints are only exacerbating the tension in the office.
- The medication seemed to be exacerbating her symptoms rather than helping.
- Traffic congestion is exacerbating air pollution in the city.
- The economic crisis is exacerbating existing social problems.
- Her harsh criticism was exacerbating his feelings of inadequacy.