I. ac·er·bate ˈasə(r)ˌbāt transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin acerbatus, past participle of acerbare, from acerbus
: irritate , exasperate
II. acer·bate əˈsərbə̇t, -sə̄b- adjective
Etymology: Latin acerbatus
: irritated , exasperated : harsh
acerbate and profane writing