exacerbated

BrE /ɪɡˈzæsəbreɪtɪd/ AmE /ɪɡˈzæsəbreɪtɪd/

adjective en → es

1 WORSE [attributive / predicative] B2

made worse or more serious

empeorado, agravado

  • an exacerbated problem/situation

Collocations exacerbated symptoms · exacerbated tensions

  • The conflict was exacerbated by the economic crisis.

    El conflicto se agravó debido a la crisis económica.

2 IRRITATED [attributive / predicative] C1

made more angry or annoyed

irritado, enfurecido

  • an exacerbated reaction

Collocations exacerbated anger · exacerbated frustration

  • His comments only exacerbated the situation.

    Sus comentarios solo empeoraron la situación.