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EXACERBATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Exacerbate.

How to pronounce exacerbate:

US

Exacerbate - as a verb

Make worse

Example: "This drug aggravates the pain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aggravate14exasperate19worsen9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Exasperate or irritate

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aggravate14exasperate19

Example Sentences

"Stress can exacerbate the symptoms of anxiety."
"Excessive heat can exacerbate existing health conditions."
"His criticism of her work only served to exacerbate the situation."
"Ignoring the problem will only exacerbate it further."
"The government's economic policies have exacerbated poverty levels."
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Word Game Points

Is EXACERBATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, exacerbate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXACERBATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is EXACERBATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, exacerbate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXACERBATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is EXACERBATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, exacerbate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXACERBATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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