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to compound the problem
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to make a difficult situation worse by adding to the problem.

Meanings

to make a difficult situation worse by adding to the problem.

The manager's decision to cut costs by reducing staff only compounded the problem.

Synonyms

aggravateexacerbateworsen

Antonyms

alleviatemitigateimprove

to combine multiple issues or factors, making the situation more complex.

The lack of communication compounded the problem of the project's delay.

Synonyms

combinemergeintegrate

Antonyms

simplifyresolveclarify

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:55