worsens Synonyms

Strongest:

to make or become worse, to become worse, to make worse

The patient's condition continued to worsen despite medical intervention.
Traffic congestion worsens during rush hour, causing delays throughout the city.
As the storm intensified, the visibility worsened, making it hazardous to drive.
The economic downturn worsened, leading to higher unemployment and financial hardship.
The child's health worsened due to a lack of proper nutrition and medical care.
The political climate worsened, creating divisions and tensions within society.
The environmental crisis worsened as pollution levels reached alarming proportions.
The relationship between the siblings worsened, as they argued more frequently.
The wound on the patient's arm worsened, showing signs of infection.
The conflict escalated, worsening the already tense situation and leading to further violence.

to make or become worse, to become worse, to make worse

deteriorates, declines, descends, crumbles, degenerates, ebbs, runs to seed, regresses, rots, atrophies

improves, ameliorates, meliorates, develops, heightens, strengthens, enriches,intensifies, upgrades, enhances

The patient's condition continued to worsen despite medical intervention.

Traffic congestion worsens during rush hour, causing delays throughout the city.

As the storm intensified, the visibility worsened, making it hazardous to drive.

The economic downturn worsened, leading to higher unemployment and financial hardship.