Exacerbate
Verbऔर खराब करना
Definition
To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
Contextual Sentence: "The new policy failed to address the root causes and instead exacerbated the existing social tensions."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Ex- means out, and -acerbate relates to bitter; it brings out more bitterness/worse conditions.
Synonyms
aggravate
worsen
intensify
Antonyms
alleviate
mitigate
improve