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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Couples counseling often worsens danger.
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
However, high fiber intake can also worsen nutrient absorption and abdominal pain in people with pancreatitis.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
Reading similar comments worsened those feelings.
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Another surprise was that, when Keys allowed volunteers to start eating again, their condition worsened.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
However, high fiber intake can also worsen nutrient absorption and abdominal pain in people with pancreatitis.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
Reading similar comments worsened those feelings.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Another surprise was that, when Keys allowed volunteers to start eating again, their condition worsened.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 2025.
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