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exacerbate

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/ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt/ · ex-ac-er-bate

to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

Meanings

verbformal

to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

کسی مسئلے، خراب حالت یا منفی احساس کو بدتر بنانا۔

بگاڑنا

bigardaana

Synonyms

aggravateintensify worsenبگاڑناشدت دیناخوشگوار کرنا

Antonyms

alleviatemitigateimproveکم کرناہلکا کرنابہتر کرنا

Common Collocations

  • exacerbate the situation
  • exacerbate stress
  • exacerbate symptoms

Example Sentences

Excessive noise can exacerbate feelings of anxiety.

بہت زیادہ شور بے چینی کے احساسات کو بگاڑ سکتا ہے۔

Bohat zyada shor bechaini ke ehsasat ko bigaad sakta hai.

Failing to address the issues will only exacerbate the problem.

مسائل کو حل نہ کرنا صرف مسئلے کو بگاڑ دے گا۔

Masail ko hal na karna sirf maslay ko bigaad de ga.

The economic downturn exacerbated the challenges facing many businesses.

اقتصادی زوال نے بہت سی کاروباری چیلنجز کو بگاڑ دیا۔

Iqtisadi zawaal ne bohat si karobari challenges ko bigaad diya.

Easily Confused With

aggravate:Although similar, 'aggravate' often implies causing annoyance while 'exacerbate' specifically refers to worsening a situation.

Word Family

exacerbation
nounبگاڑ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'exacerbate' by thinking of turning a small problem into a big headache.

Imagine a small fire that, when added to, becomes a raging inferno.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "exacerbatus" — to make harsh or severe

First known use: 19th century

The word 'exacerbate' has evolved in English since the early 19th century, originally derived from the Latin word meaning 'to irritate or provoke'.