verb
definition
To make worse (a problem, bad situation, negative feeling, etc.); aggravate; exasperate.
example
The proposed shutdown would exacerbate unemployment problems.
adjective
definition
That exacerbates
Examples of exacerbating in a Sentence
It irritates the mucous membrane of the respiratory system, causing coughing, choking and impaired lung function and exacerbating asthma symptoms.
But both candidates claimed victory on television, a move seen exacerbating tensions that could lead to market volatility.
Many farmers and farm workers are too ill to tend the crops, exacerbating the problem of food production.
If there is a change in your home that is exacerbating the problem, try to handle that as easily as possible.
Whereas, clay-based cat litter can swell up to 15 times its original size via water absorption, exacerbating landfill space.
You know, not that the whole lot of them aren't already exacerbating stereotypes of Italian Americans.
Instead of choosing sides and exacerbating arguments with these issues, couples should use the opportunity to continue working out their differences before they walk down the aisle.
However, environment and lifestyle habits play a major role in exacerbating our body shape and muscle/fat ratio.
Exacerbating it with a new remedy might result in an even more severe condition.
I slip twice in Niederau going to the shops exacerbating my ankle, and then hobble back to the hotel.
The abuse also has a clear impact on the mental health of our clients, often exacerbating any existing mental distress.