noun
exacerbation
Exacerbation (noun) means a worsening of something, such as an illness.
noun
1
A worsening of something, such as an illness.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English exacerbacyoun, from Latin exacerbātiōnem, from exacerbāre (“to provoke, make harsh”). See exacerbate.
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Rhymes for exacerbation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of exacerbation?
"exacerbation" (noun) means a worsening of something, such as an illness.
What is another word for exacerbation?
Other words for "exacerbation" include aggravation.
What is the opposite of exacerbation?
The opposite of "exacerbation" is amelioration.
