Word of the DayApril 22, 2024

compound

Definition

make something worse, intensify something that is already bad

Example Usage

the refusal to admit responsibility merely compounded a fractious situation

Synonyms

  • worsen
  • exacerbate
  • magnify
  • pile
  • aggravate
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