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Definition of: exacerbate
(ig·zas′ər·bāt) v.t. ·bat·ed, ·bat·ing
1. To make more sharp or severe; aggravate (feelings, a disease, pain, etc.).
2. To embitter or irritate (someone). [<L exacerbatus, pp. of exacerbare <ex- completely + acerbus bitter, harsh]
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