Opposite of to make (pain or difficulty) less severe
“The parties to contested actions are often at daggers drawn, and the litigious process serves to exacerbate the hostility between them.”
Opposite of to diminish in intensity or severity, especially gradually
Opposite of to decrease in strength or intensity
Opposite of to free from burden, or relieve from trouble or worry
Opposite of to solve (a problem)
“As those who attended the meeting heard, there are several issues of circumstance that problematize this motion.”
Opposite of to decrease or reduce in intensity, quantity, or speed
Opposite of to help financially or in other ways
“Once you do the math, you can see that in many cases, lowering your loan payments can hinder you financially in the long run.”
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