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exacerbate the conditions
[ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt ðə kənˈdɪʃənz]
verb phrase
agravar as condições
1.
to make a difficult or bad situation worse; to intensify or worsen existing circumstances
The new policy will exacerbate the conditions for low-income families.
A nova política irá agravar as condições para as famílias de baixa renda.
2.
to increase the severity or intensity of a problem or negative state
Lack of funding will exacerbate the conditions in the healthcare system.
A falta de financiamento irá agravar as condições no sistema de saúde.
Synonyms
worsen
intensify
aggravate
deteriorate
compound
make worse
Antonyms
improve
alleviate
mitigate
ease
ameliorate
relieve
Regional Variations
General Brazilian Portuguese
agravar as condições
most common usage in Brazil
Portugal
agudizar as condições
alternative form used in Portugal
São Paulo
piorar as condições
informal but widely understood alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
make matters worse
add fuel to the fire
pour oil on troubled waters (opposite)
twist the knife
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