- past tense form of exacerbate.
- past participle of exacerbate.
exacerbated
Example Sentences
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Brazil is battling soaring public debt exacerbated by high interest rates, and the election result saw the Sao Paulo stock exchange rally to record highs.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Fast-forward to the pandemic, and that exacerbated our lack of community.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
In legal filings before her execution date, Pike’s attorneys argued that because of a blood disorder, using pentobarbital exacerbated her risk of developing the condition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
The situation is exacerbated by wrestling’s employer-employee relationship.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
His recent stroke had apparently only exacerbated this tendency.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
