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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Many opponents oppose any new generation fueled by natural gas, warning carbon emissions will worsen climate change.
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Jeff Amy, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2025
Dallasta, 43, battles anxiety, which has worsened with Vesiolko's detention.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Dust can make your living spaces look neglected, but more importantly, the debris feeds dust mites and worsens allergies.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
Experts warn that sucking out bee venom or scraping a stinger with a credit card can worsen the sting and spread the venom.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
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Jeff Amy, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2025
Dallasta, 43, battles anxiety, which has worsened with Vesiolko's detention.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
Dust can make your living spaces look neglected, but more importantly, the debris feeds dust mites and worsens allergies.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
Experts warn that sucking out bee venom or scraping a stinger with a credit card can worsen the sting and spread the venom.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 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 26 Dec. 2025.
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