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to worsen the situation
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to make a problem or difficult situation even more problematic or severe.

Meanings

to make a problem or difficult situation even more problematic or severe.

Adding more tasks to the already overwhelmed team will only worsen the situation.

Synonyms

aggravate the situationexacerbate the problemintensify the issue

Antonyms

improve the situationalleviate the problemmitigate the issue

to pour fuel on the fire, making an already bad situation worse.

His harsh words only served to worsen the situation between the two parties.

Synonyms

pour fuel on the fireadd insult to injury

Antonyms

calm the watersease tensions

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:55