Exulcerate
Pronunciation: /ˈɛksˈəɫsɝˈeɪt/
Exulcerate (verb)
- To make a problem or feeling worse or more intense.
- To cause an ulcer or sore to form on the skin or tissue.
Examples
- The harsh words only served to exulcerate the situation.
- Ignoring the problem will exulcerate the conflict further.
Common collocations: exulcerate tensions, exulcerate issues, exulcerate tissue, exulcerate skin