acerbating

v.

cause to be bitter or resentful

同义词：embitterenvenom

make sour or bitter

1. The politician's inflammatory remarks only acerbated tensions between the two opposing groups.
   这位政客的煽风点火言论只会加剧两个对立群体之间的紧张局势。
2. Frequent power outages have been acerbating the difficulties faced by local businesses.
   频繁的停电加剧了当地企业所面临的困难。