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exacerbation Synonyms

Another word for exacerbation

Choosing another word for exacerbation depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The act or process of making a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse; an increase in severity.

Usage Example

"The prolonged drought led to a severe aggravation of food shortages across the region."

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aggravation
worsening
Strong
intensification
deterioration
escalation
heightening

• noun (Context 2)

An acute increase in the severity of a chronic disease, medical condition, or its symptoms.

Usage Example

"Exposure to cold air and pollen can trigger an acute flare-up of asthma in sensitive patients."

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flare-up
aggravation
Strong
worsening
relapse

Opposites of exacerbation

The opposite of exacerbation shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

remission
alleviation
mitigation
amelioration
abatement
relief
palliation
recovery
See all opposites of exacerbation

• Nearby Words

ewe
ex
exacerbate
exacerbation
exact
exacting
exactingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Exacerbation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/exacerbation
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