Worsen
verb
To make or become worse.
The weather is expected to worsen over the weekend.
Often appears as...
- conditions worsen
- situation worsens
verb
To further damage, especially a situation or condition.
The conflict has severely worsened in recent years.
Often appears as...
- problem worsens
- crisis worsens
verb
To make or become worse.
The weather is expected to worsen over the weekend.
Often appears as...
- conditions worsen
- situation worsens
verb
To further damage, especially a situation or condition.
The conflict has severely worsened in recent years.
Often appears as...
- problem worsens
- crisis worsens
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Use
Can describe non-physical things like relationships or economies worsening.
The economic forecast suggests the market will worsen.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Fast
Worsening can be gradual, not instant, and continue to decline over time.
Her health slowly worsened over the years.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone
The word is neutral; the negativity comes from what is worsening.
The patient's condition worsened overnight.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Use
Can describe non-physical things like relationships or economies worsening.
The economic forecast suggests the market will worsen.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Fast
Worsening can be gradual, not instant, and continue to decline over time.
Her health slowly worsened over the years.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone
The word is neutral; the negativity comes from what is worsening.
The patient's condition worsened overnight.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Use
Can describe non-physical things like relationships or economies worsening.
The economic forecast suggests the market will worsen.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Fast
Worsening can be gradual, not instant, and continue to decline over time.
Her health slowly worsened over the years.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone
The word is neutral; the negativity comes from what is worsening.
The patient's condition worsened overnight.
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