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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Peterson, however, says this would worsen the area’s housing challenges by taking away units from the long-term rentals market, as landlords may find shorter deals more lucrative.
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The broader economic mood has trended lower since early 2025, and consumer sentiment fell in April to its lowest reading on record in the University of Michigan’s long-running survey, with many consumers blaming the Iran conflict for worsening economic conditions.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Interest rate cuts also risk worsening inflation.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
But local residents and organizations have opposed the project, citing concerns that the building would exceed the city of San Diego’s 30-foot height limit for coastal areas and be too big for its lot, as well as worsen area traffic and parking problems.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The broader economic mood has trended lower since early 2025, and consumer sentiment fell in April to its lowest reading on record in the University of Michigan’s long-running survey, with many consumers blaming the Iran conflict for worsening economic conditions.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Interest rate cuts also risk worsening inflation.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
But local residents and organizations have opposed the project, citing concerns that the building would exceed the city of San Diego’s 30-foot height limit for coastal areas and be too big for its lot, as well as worsen area traffic and parking problems.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worsen. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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