further aggravate

Frequency: 6.05.5 per million words

to add to an already bad situation, making it worse

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Examples (10)

  • The new tariffs are expected to further aggravate the existing supply chain problems.
  • His inflammatory comments will only serve to further aggravate an already tense situation.
  • You must rest, or you risk to further aggravate the knee injury.
  • Chronic lack of sleep can further aggravate his underlying medical condition.
  • The prolonged drought is likely to further aggravate the region's food crisis.
  • Ignoring the doctor's dietary advice might further aggravate her symptoms.
  • Trying to lift heavy objects will only further aggravate the pain in your back.
  • The unexpected delay in funding further aggravated the project's financial difficulties.
  • The goal of the negotiations is to find a solution without further aggravating the conflict.
  • Building the new factory near the river could further aggravate the pollution problem.