Definition of EXACERBATION

exacerbation

Meanings

Plural: exacerbations

Noun

  • action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
  • violent and bitter exasperation
    • "his foolishness was followed by an exacerbation of their quarrel"
  • An increase in the severity of something (such as a disease)

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English exacerbacyoun, from Latin exacerbātiōnem, from exacerbāre (“to provoke, make harsh”). See exacerbate.

Synonyms

aggravation

Antonyms

amelioration

Scrabble Score: 23

exacerbation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
exacerbation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
exacerbation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 26

exacerbation is a valid Words With Friends word