Exacerbate (ख़राब करना)

Pronunciation : एक्सासरबेट
Hindi Meaning : ख़राब करना, तेज करना, तीव्र करना, गहरा बनाना
English Meaning : If something exacerbates a problem or bad
situation, it makes it worse.


Example :
1. She chose to exacerbate the argument by throwing a shoe at his head.
2. My headache started to exacerbate when my neighbor plays his loud music.
3. If you do not tell the truth in court, you will only exacerbate the charges against you.

Synonyms : escalate, intensify, sharpen, quicken, impair, deform, whet, increase, worsen, inflame

Antonyms : calm, improve, pacify, placate, appease, delight, make happy, soothe, comfort

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