exacerbated

Definitions

To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

To aggravate or increase the severity of a disease or condition.

Examples

The lack of rain only exacerbated the drought conditions in the region.

His decision to argue with the boss further exacerbated an already tense situation.

Synonyms

aggravated worsened intensified compounded heightened inflamed exasperated

Antonyms

alleviated mitigated improved assuaged eased relieved ameliorated