Irritate and Worsen

Irritate

Irritate verb - Excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame.
Usage example: Aspirin irritates my stomach

Worsen and irritate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Worsen" instead a verb "Irritate".

Worsen

Worsen verb - To become worse or of less value.

Irritate and worsen are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Irritate" instead a verb "Worsen".

Nearby Words: worsening, worse
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