exacerbate

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Exacerbate' is about making a negative situation or condition intensify, or increase in severity. Think of a scenario where a conflict between friends is exacerbated by spreading rumors.

Examples in Different Contexts

In storytelling, 'exacerbate' might denote increasing a character's challenges. A screenwriter might note, 'This plot twist will exacerbate the protagonist's dilemmas, adding depth to the narrative.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

The lack of color in the designs was highlighted during the users' feedback session. We need to handle this carefully.

Response:

Let's consider the feedback and modify our design strategy to prevent exacerbating this issue.

Tech

Scenario:

Our software has a minor bug that's been causing problems for some users. We need to make sure this doesn't escalate to a bigger issue.

Response:

Let's prioritize it in our next sprint to avoid exacerbating this software bug.