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exacerbates

VERB

infuriate; make worse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aggravate annoy heighten inflame intensify irritate provoke worsen

STRONG

embitter enrage envenom exasperate excite increase madden vex

WEAK

add insult to injury egg on fan the flames feed the fire go from bad to worse heat up hit on push one's button rattle one's cage rub salt in a wound

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid alleviate appease calm delight help improve make happy please soothe

STRONG

comfort compose pacify placate

Example Sentences

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Borrowed money magnifies returns when share prices are rising as smaller investors are able to gain far more exposure to the upside, but when share prices fall that leverage exacerbates losses.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Cutting rates when inflation is elevated typically exacerbates the problem.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

He added that the cost of living in Jersey exacerbates the difficulties with the average three bedroom house now costing £695,000.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

“It exacerbates moves in the market,” Sen says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Greg thinks he helps on busy nights, but really, he only exacerbates the problem.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King