In literature, "exacerbated" is a versatile term that intensifies descriptions of deteriorating conditions, whether they be economic, emotional, or situational. It is often used to depict states that have worsened, such as an aging man's gloomy disposition fueled by his self-awareness of failure [1] or a character’s sharp, aggravated temper [2, 3]. The word also finds a place in narratives addressing broader societal issues, conveying how economic difficulties or political tensions become more severe, as when trade deficits worsen due to geopolitical pressures [4, 5, 6]. In works that explore social and interpersonal dynamics, "exacerbated" underlines the escalation of conflict or distress, enhancing the dramatic impact of a scene and deepening the reader’s engagement with the narrative’s emotional landscape [7, 8]. Thus, by denoting a process of intensification, "exacerbated" enriches descriptions, offering a powerful way to articulate the deepening of adverse circumstances or heightened passions in a variety of literary contexts.