Synonyms of exacerbating

Verb

1. worsen, aggravate, exacerbate, exasperate, change, alter, modify

usage: make worse; "This drug aggravates the pain"

2. exacerbate, exasperate, aggravate, anger

usage: exasperate or irritate

Adjective

1. aggravating, exacerbating, exasperating, intensifying (vs. moderating)

usage: making worse