No. 17,892 in Russian
усугубляются
"Усугубляются" means "are worsening" or "are becoming more severe" in English.
In a sentence
Проблемы с транспортом только усугубляются из-за плохой погоды.
The transportation problems are only exacerbated by the bad weather.
Here 'усугубляются' is used to indicate that the existing transportation problems are becoming worse due to the external factor of bad weather.
С каждым днем ситуация усугубляется, требуя срочного вмешательства.
The situation worsens every day, demanding urgent intervention.
In this sentence, 'усугубляется' conveys the daily worsening or intensification of the situation over time.
Экономические трудности усугубляются ростом цен на энергию.
Economic hardships are exacerbated by rising energy prices.
Here, 'усугубляются' is used to show that the economic difficulties are being made more severe by the additional issue of increased energy costs.
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