worsened; worsening
ˈwərs-niŋ,
ˈwər-sᵊn-iŋ
: to make worse
: to become worse
the weather began to worsen
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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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The possible financial obligations due to the Child Victims Act could worsen a mounting fiscal crisis in Maryland.
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Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
Such an act of nature would only worsen the already-disastrous circumstances LA citizens are dealing with right now.
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Dissatisfaction with virtual alternatives worsened the problem, particularly for non-white, LGBTQ+, and low-income individuals.
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Adding too much fiber too quickly can worsen uncomfortable side effects.
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Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
Such an act of nature would only worsen the already-disastrous circumstances LA citizens are dealing with right now.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Dissatisfaction with virtual alternatives worsened the problem, particularly for non-white, LGBTQ+, and low-income individuals.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Adding too much fiber too quickly can worsen uncomfortable side effects.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worsen. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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