acerbates

v.

cause to be bitter or resentful

同义词：embitterenvenom

make sour or bitter

1. Poor communication between the parties acerbates the conflict.
   双方之间的沟通不畅加剧了冲突。
2. The lack of proper funding acerbates the challenges faced by the organization.
   资金缺乏加剧了该组织所面临的挑战。