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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Human modifications to coastal landscapes, such as seawalls and levees, can worsen flood risks, accelerate erosion and hinder the ability of coastal ecosystems to naturally adapt.
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Daniel Peck, ABC News, 30 Nov. 2025
Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder of the nervous system that worsens over time, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
But the situation only worsened.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Nov. 2025
Cold symptoms often worsen at night due to inflammation, low cortisol, and lying down.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 28 Nov. 2025
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Daniel Peck, ABC News, 30 Nov. 2025
Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder of the nervous system that worsens over time, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025
But the situation only worsened.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Nov. 2025
Cold symptoms often worsen at night due to inflammation, low cortisol, and lying down.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 28 Nov. 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 1 Dec. 2025.
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