Exacerbated Meaning in English

word · lemma: exacerbate

US

ɪɡˈzæsɝˌbeɪtəd/, /ɪɡˈzæsɝˌbeɪtɪd

ig-ZASS-er-bay-tid

UK

ɛɡzˈæsəbˌeɪtɪd

eg-ZASS-uh-bay-tid

Definition

Made a problem, situation, or feeling worse, more intense, or more severe.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and often used in academic, medical, or journalistic contexts. Common with 'problem', 'situation', 'conflict', 'symptoms'. Not used for positive changes. Often confused with 'aggravate', but 'exacerbate' always means to make worse.

• Spanish: exacerbado - agravado
• Portuguese (BR): exacerbado - agravado
• Portuguese (PT): exacerbado - agravado
• Chinese (Simplified): 加剧的 - 恶化的
• Chinese (Traditional): 加劇的 - 惡化的
• Hindi: बढ़ा दिया - और खराब कर दिया
• Arabic: فاقم - زاد سوءًا
• Bengali: বাড়িয়ে তোলে - আরও খারাপ করা
• Russian: усугубил - обострил
• Japanese: 悪化させた
• Vietnamese: làm trầm trọng thêm
• Korean: 악화시켰다
• Turkish: kötüleştirdi - şiddetlendirdi
• Urdu: شدت اختیار کر گیا - مزید بگاڑ دیا
• Indonesian: memperburuk

Example Sentences

The storm exacerbated the flooding in the city.

basic

Her actions exacerbated the conflict between the teams.

basic

The medicine shortage exacerbated his symptoms.

basic

Working late every night exacerbated his stress levels.

natural

The delays at the airport only exacerbated our frustration.

natural

Ignoring the warning signs exacerbated the situation far more than expected.

natural