Question

I tried to clean the stain out of the carpet, but scrubbing it only spread the blot around more, exacerbating the problem.

does "exacerbating" mean in this sentence?
making a situation worse
helping improve conditions
getting rid of a problem
O leaving a mark on

Answer 1

It's the first one.

Step-by-step explanation:

Think of it like Exhausting or gasping for air. If that helps.