exacerbating
/ɪɡˈzæsərˌbeɪtɪŋ/
adjective
- Making a problem or bad situation worse.
- The lack of funding is an exacerbating factor in the school's struggles.
- His harsh words had an exacerbating effect on the argument.
- The exacerbating effects of pollution on asthma are well documented.
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