exacerbate exacerbate /ɪgˈzæsɝˌbeɪt/

verb

1. () Make worse  ( exasperate , worsen , exacerbate , aggravate )
   make worse
    This drug aggravates the pain
   This drug aggravates the pain
   
2. Exasperate or irritate  ( exacerbate , exasperate , aggravate )
   exasperate or irritate
     The constant noise from construction work outside my window aggravates me.
   The constant noise from construction work outside my window aggravates me.