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• past tense form of exacerbate.
• past participle of exacerbate.

exacerbated

American  

[ig-zas-er-bey-tid, ek-sas-] / ɪgˈzæs ərˌbeɪ tɪd, ɛkˈsæs- /

adjective

1. made worse, more severe, or more bitter; aggravated.

   The Economic Policy Institute recently released a study showing evidence of an exacerbated income gap between rich and poor.

2. feeling or showing embitterment, irritation, or exasperation.

   With an exacerbated huff, the gunslinger hauled a second revolver from his shoulder, training its barrel on the captain.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of exacerbate.

Other Word Forms

• unexacerbated
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of exacerbated

exacerbate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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exacerbated

On top of that, Gen Z reports loneliness at levels that surpass previous generations, which is exacerbated by an increasing reliance on social media to form connections.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

Poorly managed fires of this type are exacerbated by illicit practices such as deforestation, which is common in areas where illegal mining occurs.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

The pain of the semi-final loss to Argentina has been exacerbated by the stinging criticism he has faced from supporters, pundits and journalists over England's defensive retreat in the closing stages.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

The extreme volatility of these leveraged ETFs could be exacerbated given semiconductors are a “high-beta market,” he told MarketWatch in emailed comments.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

The ongoing hypoxia, coupled with my profound fatigue, exacerbated the sense of chaos and despair.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer