Exacerbate for Dummies
verb
pronunciation: ɪɡ'zæsər,beɪtWhat does Exacerbate really mean?
Sure, I'd be happy to help you understand the word "exacerbate." So, "exacerbate" means to make something that is already bad, even worse. It's like when you have a cut on your knee and instead of it healing, you accidentally bump it on the table, which makes it hurt even more and bleed again. That's like how something can get "exacerbated," like when a problem or a situation goes from bad to worse. It's like pouring salt on a wound, making it sting even more. Does that make sense? It's like making a bad situation even more difficult than it was before. It's a word that describes how things can get even harder or more challenging. So, when we say something "exacerbates" a problem, we mean that it's making it worse than it already was. Does that help clarify what "exacerbate" means? Can you think of any examples where something has been "exacerbated" in your own life? Let's try to come up with some together.
Revised and Fact checked by Jack Taylor on 2023-11-09 18:36:03
Exacerbate In a sentece
Learn how to use Exacerbate inside a sentece
- Staying up late to finish your homework can exacerbate your tiredness the next day.
- Eating too much candy can exacerbate a toothache.
- Not following the doctor's orders can exacerbate your illness.
- Skipping breakfast can exacerbate your hunger later in the day.
- Ignoring a small problem can exacerbate it into a bigger issue.
Exacerbate Synonyms
Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.
Exacerbate Hypernyms
Words that are more generic than the original word.
Exacerbate Hyponyms
Words that are more specific than the original word.