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English noun: exacerbation

1. exacerbation (act) action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse


SamplesThe aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care.


Synonymsaggravation


Broader (hypernym)intensification

2. exacerbation (act) violent and bitter exasperation


SamplesHis foolishness was followed by an exacerbation of their quarrel.


Broader (hypernym)exasperation









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