EXACERBATE


Meaning of EXACERBATE in English

v. Function: verb

to cause to become increasingly bitter or severe FF1C; foolish words that only exacerbated the quarrel FF1E;

Synonyms: acerbate, embitter, envenom

Related Words: annoy, exasperate, irritate, provoke; aggravate, heighten, intensify; inflame

Idioms: add fuel to the flame, fan the flames, feed the fire, pour oil on the fire

Contrasted Words: appease, mollify, pacify, placate, quell; lessen, moderate

Antonyms: assuage

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.