What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
reaggravate
Example
I accidentally reaggravated my knee injury while playing basketball. [reaggravated: past tense]
Example
The physical therapy seemed to be helping, but then I reaggravated my back pain. [reaggravated: past participle]
exacerbate
Example
The lack of rain will exacerbate the drought conditions. [exacerbate: verb]
Example
His criticism only served to exacerbate the tension between them. [exacerbate: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Exacerbate is more commonly used than reaggravate in everyday language, especially in formal writing and speech.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between reaggravate and exacerbate?
Exacerbate is more formal and versatile than reaggravate, which is more informal and limited in its usage.
