Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun exacerbation

2 senses of exacerbation

Sense 1
aggravation, exacerbation -- (action that makes a problem or a disease (or its symptoms) worse; "the aggravation of her condition resulted from lack of care")
       => intensification -- (action that makes something stronger or more extreme)

Sense 2
exacerbation -- (violent and bitter exasperation; "his foolishness was followed by an exacerbation of their quarrel")
       => exasperation -- (actions that cause great irritation (or even anger))