make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
exacerbate
hostile and aggressive.
belligerent
not clear enough to be read.
illegible
claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof that this is the case.
allege
distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose.
allocate
the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small.
deficit
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
connotation
an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.
catastrophe
wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
indolent
a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.
amicable
regard as probable; expect or predict.
anticipate
well known for some bad quality or deed.
infamous
abundant in supply or quantity.
copious
regard something as being caused by (someone or something).
attribute
pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).
feign
make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
alleviate
a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
amendment
a set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or a particular belief.
rationale
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
arbitrary
warn or reprimand someone firmly.
admonish
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a part of a machine or vehicle.
component
(of an argument or statement) not seeming reasonable or probable; failing to convince.
implausible
evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions.
elicit
having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
ambivalent
showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals.
devious