Associations to the word «Exacerbation»

Wiktionary

EXACERBATION, noun. An increase in the severity of something (such as a disease)

Dictionary definition

EXACERBATION, noun. Action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse; "the aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care".
EXACERBATION, noun. Violent and bitter exasperation; "his foolishness was followed by an exacerbation of their quarrel".

Wise words

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