worsened; worsening
ˈwərs-niŋ,
ˈwər-sᵊn-iŋ
: to make worse
: to become worse
the weather began to worsen
Examples of worsen in a Sentence
Spending more money is only going to worsen the problem.
the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
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Eventually, those with ALS often experience trouble talking, walking, and swallowing, and the symptoms worsen over time.
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
Rolling back rules will take time, but America’s air quality could worsen in the interim.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
Smoking: This can contribute to liver inflammation, worsening liver damage over time.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
If photophobia worsens or affects your quality of life, make an appointment with an eye specialist.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
Rolling back rules will take time, but America’s air quality could worsen in the interim.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
Smoking: This can contribute to liver inflammation, worsening liver damage over time.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
If photophobia worsens or affects your quality of life, make an appointment with an eye specialist.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for worsen
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worsen. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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