Synonym: aggravate, exasperate, worsen. Similar words: verbatim, exact, exactly, verbal, quarterback, perturbation, abate, debate. Meaning: [ek'sæsəbeɪt] 
v. 1. make worse 2. exasperate or irritate.
v. 1. make worse 2. exasperate or irritate. 61. Even with the economic data on the docket for next week, volume is expected to remain light due to the market holiday on July 4th, which could exacerbate swings in the market.
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