they exacerbated
-ont aggravé
Past they conjugation of exacerbate.

exacerbate

The strict limits imposed in Maastricht certainly succeeded in keeping prices under control, but they exacerbated unemployment in the European economy.
Les limites strictes imposées par le traité de Maastricht ont permis de garder les prix sous contrôle, mais ont exacerbé le problème du chômage dans l'économie européenne.
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