No. 13,917 in Russian
обострение
"Обострение" - exacerbation, aggravation, or escalation.
In a sentence
В этом месяце наблюдалось обострение политической ситуации.
This month there has been an escalation in the political situation.
Here, 'обострение' is used to mean a worsening or intensification of a situation, specifically politically.
Осенью у пациента опять произошло обострение хронического заболевания.
In the fall, the patient experienced another exacerbation of a chronic disease.
In this context, 'обострение' describes a flare-up or increase in severity of a medical condition.
Обострение противоречий между сторонами привело к прекращению переговоров.
The intensification of contradictions between the parties led to the termination of negotiations.
Here, 'обострение' refers to the heightened or intensified nature of disagreements or conflicts.
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