exacerbate meaning
UK US /ɪɡˈzæsɚbeɪt/ 4 syllables
exacerbate (verb): make worse.
exacerbate has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
exacerbate as a verb
- make worse
- This drug aggravates the pain
Synonyms: worsen, aggravate, exasperate
Type of: change
Kinds: irritate, inflame, degrade
Related forms: exacerbation
- exasperate or irritate
Synonyms: exasperate, aggravate
Type of: anger
Related forms: exacerbation
How to pronounce exacerbate
exacerbate is pronounced /ɪɡˈzæsɚbeɪt/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Scrabble score: 21 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in TE · 10-letter words
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