inflame vs exacerbate
exacerbate vs inflameinflame and exacerbate both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| inflame | No | No | Yes | No |
| exacerbate | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
exacerbate is a hypernym of
inflame; that is, exacerbate is a
word with a broader meaning than inflame:
- inflame: cause inflammation in
- exacerbate: make worse
| inflame (verb) | exacerbate (verb) |
|---|---|
| become inflamed; get sore | make worse |
| cause inflammation in | exasperate or irritate |
| arouse or excite feelings and passions | |
| cause to start burning | |
| catch fire |
Words related to "inflame"
Words related to "exacerbate"
© WordCmp.com 2024,
CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.