Definition of Compounded

intensified; made something worse

Examples of Compounded in a sentence

Bad weather compounded the traveler's problems since they were already stranded on the side of the road.  🔊

The already hurt player's injury was compounded when he tried to run on his wounded leg.  🔊

Marcy's serious money problems were compounded by the fact that she lost her job and blew through her savings.  🔊

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