1. to make terror, fear, or a state of terror worse, more intense, or more severe
The government's harsh policies only served to exacerbate terror among the population.
As políticas severas do governo apenas serviram para agravar o terror entre a população.
2. to intensify or worsen a situation involving fear or terrorism
Recent attacks have exacerbated terror in the region.
Os ataques recentes agravaram o terror na região.