Synonyms of exacerbating

exacerbating

verb

present participle of exacerbate

as in worsening

to make more severe

a misconceived plan that only exacerbated the city's traffic problem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• worsening
• deepening
• complicating
• intensifying
• aggravating
• amplifying
• magnifying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• alleviating
• relieving
• mitigating
• helping
• easing
• improving
• allaying
• ameliorating
• assuaging
• bettering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exacerbating

Low temperatures across the region will probably remain in the 70s even overnight, providing little relief and exacerbating health concerns. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

European countries are increasingly left without any cushion to manage shocks, further exacerbating their negative effects. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026

Rolling blackouts have worsened, exacerbating hardships in a country whose economy has been in crisis for five years. — ABC News, 10 July 2026

Climate change and conflict share a complex, multidimensional relationship, each capable of exacerbating the other. — Sarah Yerkes, Time, 10 July 2026

The district has also cited underfunded special education as a strain on its budget, exacerbating existing funding problems for schools in the region. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

The heat wave comes as scientists warn that climate change is exacerbating the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 July 2026

Those with chronic conditions may skip vital medications and appointments, exacerbating illnesses like diabetes. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Drought is exacerbating the red flag conditions after Utah experienced its lowest-ever snowpack this year. — Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 26 June 2026