exacerbated
The word “exacerbated” has 5 syllables: ex-ac-er-bat-ed
It's pronounced as /ɪɡˈzæs.ərˌbeɪ.tɪd/
What is synonym and antonym for exacerbated?
In the thesaurus, “exacerbated” has 7 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for exacerbated along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for exacerbated
- aggravated
- amplified
- complicated
- deepened
- intensified
- magnified
- worsened
Antonyms for exacerbated
Meanings of exacerbated
- verb
- To make worse (a problem, bad situation, negative feeling, etc.); aggravate; exasperate.
Example Sentences
- The crisis was exacerbated by poor planning.
- His condition was exacerbated by stress and lack of sleep.
- Flooding was exacerbated by heavy rainfall.
- The conflict was exacerbated by misinformation.
- Air pollution was exacerbated by industrial activity.
On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to exacerbated, such as: aggravated, allayed, alleviated, ameliorated, amplified, assuaged, bettered.
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