How do you spell Exacerbate?
Correct spelling
exacerbate
Remember ACER (sharp/harsh) in the middle - exACERbate makes things harsh
Why is exacerbate spelled this way?
From Latin exacerbare, to make harsh. EX (thoroughly) + ACERBUS (harsh). To exacerbate is to make thoroughly harsh — worsening what was already bad.
Common misspellings of exacerbate
exacerbateexaserbateexacurbateexacerrbate
Example
The new policy will only exacerbate the housing crisis by reducing affordable options.