exacerbation

/ɪɡzˌæsɚbˈeɪʃən/ · 5 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse
   “the aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care”
2. violent and bitter exasperation
   “his foolishness was followed by an exacerbation of their quarrel”

Synonyms for exacerbation

• aggravation

Words that rhyme with exacerbation

• operation
• variation
• representation
• separation
• association
• derivation
• elevation
• inclination
• preparation
• application
• combination
• concentration
• formation
• foundation
• generation
• irritation
• organisation
• organization
• presentation
• radiation
• regulation
• relaxation
• replication
• reservation
• restoration
• translation
• accommodation
• administration
• animation
• assimilation