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exacerbation

[ig-za-ser-bay-shuhn, ek-sa-] / ɪgˌzæ sərˈbeɪ ʃən, ɛkˌsæ- /
NOUN
intensification
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NOUN
irritation
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Antonyms
STRONG


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“A recent investigation establishes a connection between climate change and the exacerbation of certain neurological disorders,” Ehsanifar said.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2025

Plastics also contribute to exacerbation of climate change and biodiversity loss through various mechanisms.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024

“There is a real threat of exacerbation of our ties with Israel in the current situation,” said Andrei Kortunov, academic director of the Russian International Affairs Council.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2023

A spokesman told the BBC this would "lead to an exacerbation of the humanitarian problems".

From BBC • May 13, 2023

The exacerbation occurred much more frequently just before than just after the period.

From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 4 Sexual Selection In Man by Ellis, Havelock




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