alleviate Antonyms

lading threaten tingle torture toughen wavey worsen step-up add to blow up tease startle laden let load magnify martyrize overbear overdo problematize sharpen hyperbolise aggro become angry suddenly be furious be incensed cause stress add fuel to the flames add to the problem be at the end of your rope be breathing fire be fierce panick go mad blow a fuse hit the roof lose one's temper add fuel to the fire pour gasoline on the fire throw gasoline on the fire throw gas on the fire add insult to injury have a cow pour gas on the fire abound bale balk bar barrier beleaguer