exacerbate

It meant their dosage had been increased which, in turn, had exacerbated their compulsive behaviour - a process known as augmentation.

The reduction in benefits could force households to cut back drastically on the quality and quantity of food they purchase, further exacerbating food insecurity, which is already a significant problem in many regions.

On Friday, activists said gunmen had killed dozens of male residents in Alawite areas, which will further exacerbate tensions – and possibly drive support for insurgents in their anti-government push.

He called on all parties to "refrain from actions that could further inflame tensions, escalate conflict, exacerbate the suffering of affected communities, destabilize Syria, and jeopardize a credible and inclusive political transition."

His rental home was also damaged in the Palisades fire in January, which further exacerbated his money challenges, he wrote.