worsen (Meaning)
worsen (v)
grow worse
make worse
worsen (v. t.)
To make worse; to deteriorate; to impair.
To get the better of; to worst.
worsen (v. i.)
To grow or become worse.
Synonyms & Antonyms of worsen
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worsen Sentence Examples
- The patient's condition continued to worsen, alarming the medical staff.
- As the storm intensified, the flooding worsened, threatening to inundate the surrounding area.
- The economic recession further worsened the already struggling population.
- The relationship between the siblings worsened as their arguments escalated.
- The worsening air pollution made it difficult to breathe and caused respiratory problems.
- The worsening symptoms indicated that the disease was progressing rapidly.
- The pilot's condition worsened during the flight, prompting an emergency landing.
- The worsening drought created a dire water shortage for the entire region.
- The conflict worsened, with both sides refusing to negotiate.
- The worsening health of the elderly woman concerned her family and friends.
FAQs About the word worsen
grow worse, make worseTo make worse; to deteriorate; to impair., To get the better of; to worst., To grow or become worse.
decline, crumble, descend,deteriorate, run to seed, decay, ebb, rot, regress, atrophy
ameliorate, improve, ameliorate, better,improve, better, develop, enrich, strengthen, enhance
The patient's condition continued to worsen, alarming the medical staff.
As the storm intensified, the flooding worsened, threatening to inundate the surrounding area.
The economic recession further worsened the already struggling population.
The relationship between the siblings worsened as their arguments escalated.
