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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

exacerbated

/ɛksəˈseɪbeɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does exacerbated mean?

verb

To make (a problem, situation, or emotion) worse; to worsen or aggravate.

Example

"The heat exacerbated the athlete's injury, making it harder to recover."

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