
Exacerbate
Negative Tone
Exacerbate implies a negative impact, often associated with escalation of trouble or conflict.
Ignoring the advice, he continued shouting, which only exacerbated the argument.
Emotionally Charged
Often used in situations with a strong emotional aspect, like anger, frustration or urgency.
His accusatory tone exacerbated her feelings of guilt.
Severity of Situation
Indicates that an action or event has significantly increased the severity of a situation.
The sudden drop in stock prices exacerbated the financial crisis.
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AggravateCompoundEscalateHeightenInflameIntensifyIrritateWorsen
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