exacerbation

• Sustantivo que denota la acción de agravar o intensificar un problema, una enfermedad o sus síntomas, o un estado de irritación fuerte y amarga.

A noun referring to the act of making a problem, disease, or its symptoms more severe, or a state of violent and bitter exasperation.

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1. Worsening of a problem or conditionB2formalmedical

   The act or process of making a problem, illness, or its symptoms more severe or intense.

   Exacerbación

   • The patient's exacerbation of asthma required immediate hospitalization.
   • The company's financial problems saw an exacerbation due to the economic downturn.
   • Stress can lead to an exacerbation of chronic pain symptoms.
   • The conflict caused an exacerbation of tensions between the two groups.

   Sinónimosaggravationdeteriorationflare-upintensificationrelapseworsening

   Antónimosalleviationameliorationimprovementmitigationreliefremission

2. Intense irritation or angerC1formal

   A state of extreme irritation, bitterness, or exasperation; often marked by outbursts of anger.

   Exasperación

   • His exacerbation was visible as he slammed the door after the argument.
   • The constant delays led to an exacerbation of his normally calm demeanor.
   • She spoke with exacerbation, unable to hide her frustration with the bureaucracy.
   • The exacerbation in his voice suggested he had reached his limit.

   Sinónimosangerbitternesscholerexasperationfuryireirritationragevexationwrath

   Antónimoscalmnesscomposureserenity