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

Gallup polling shows public confidence in schools generally has declined since the COVID-19 pandemic closed classrooms, exacerbating academic declines, mental health issues and other problems. — Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

Harder to pay down debt The relentlessly high gas prices are exacerbating the affordability crisis affecting many Americans. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

Heat is rarely the sole cause of death, often exacerbating existing health conditions. — Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026

Climate change is expected to continue exacerbating cases in the years to come, warned Matt Willis, an epidemiologist and former former Marin County public health officer. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

The power cuts also affected water pumping stations, exacerbating long-running concerns over access to drinking water in parts of the country. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

The total has more than doubled over the last decade, exacerbating concerns about the country's financial health. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

In a note obtained by CBS News Atlanta, Daley's doctor said the lack of air conditioning is exacerbating his underlying medical condition. — Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

As social isolation and loneliness grow, exacerbating our risk of an early death from all causes, these daily interactions centered around communal spaces are a lifeline. — Kyle Vanelli, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026