What does "exacerbar" mean in English?

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Spanish

exacerbar

English

exacerbate

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Alternative translations of "exacerbar"

aggravate
worsen
intensify
heighten

Examples of how to use "exacerbar" in Spanish

Spanish
Sus palabras exacerbaron la tensión.
English
His words heightened the tension.
Spanish
Esto solo exacerba el conflicto entre vecinos.
English
This only worsens the conflict between neighbors.
Spanish
La discusión exacerbó sus viejas rencillas.
English
The argument intensified their old grudges.
Spanish
El ruido exacerbaba mi dolor de cabeza.
English
The noise worsened my headache.
Spanish
La noticia exacerbará las tensiones sociales pronto.
English
The news will soon escalate social tensions.

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Sus palabras exacerbaron la tensión.

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