Welche Bedeutung steckt hinter der hier vorgestellten Vokabel aus dem Bereich Meetings?

Kate: 'Leo, I would strongly advise you not to question the boss's decision to cancel this project.' Leo: 'Why?' Kate: 'Because he is stressed enough as it is. Questioning his decision will only exacerbate the situation.'

to exacerbate

Do you know what it means?

• to repair
• to make worse
• to change