exacerbate — to make a bad situation, illness, or negative feeling worse or more severe
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a bad situation, illness, or negative feeling worse or more severe
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt/
Korean meaning: 악화시키다, 더 심하게 만들다
Korean pronunciation: 익**재**서베이트
Example Sentences
- Don't mention his ex-girlfriend at the party - it will only exacerbate his bad mood!
- The CEO's attempt to calm investors by saying 'Don't panic!' only exacerbated their fears.
- Lack of sleep can exacerbate stress and make it harder to cope with daily challenges.
exacerbate
VERB//ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt//
to make a bad situation, illness, or negative feeling worse or more severe
More patients arriving exacerbate the hospital's overwhelming crisis
Don't elaborate when you celebrate, it might exacerbate!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'exacerbate,' derived from 'ex-' (out) and 'acerbus' (bitter, sour). The verb emerged in English in the 16th century through medical and general usage to describe making something worse or more severe.
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📝Examples
“Don't mention his ex-girlfriend at the party - it will only exacerbate his bad mood!”
“The CEO's attempt to calm investors by saying 'Don't panic!' only exacerbated their fears.”
“Lack of sleep can exacerbate stress and make it harder to cope with daily challenges.”
“The hot weather exacerbated the drought conditions across the region.”
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