Mopagrabe

to worsen; to aggravate; to make worseverb

Alternative meanings

to worsen; to aggravate; to make a problem, illness, pain, conflict, or situation more serious or intense

Pronunciation

moh-pag-GRAH-beh

Root and affixes

From grabe, serious or severe. Pa- adds a causative idea: to make something become more serious.

Variants or conjugations

to worsen; to make worse; getting worse; become serious; worsen; make worse

Related words and expressions

serious; illness; problem; situation; pain; conflict; damage; danger

Meaning and usage notes

Mopagrabe works for aggravating something. Mosamot or makapasamot can also mean to worsen or make a situation worse.