Synonyms of worsened

worsened

verb

past tense of worsen

1

as in deteriorated

to become worse or of less value

the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deteriorated
• crumbled
• descended
• declined
• diminished
• degenerated
• ebbed
• regressed
• devolved
• weakened
• sank
• atrophied
• rotted
• decayed
• retrograded
• fell
• sagged
• disintegrated
• waned
• dwindled
• receded
• reduced
• went to pot
• soured
• degraded
• slipped
• went to seed
• decomposed
• downsized
• abated
• undermined
• lessened
• dilapidated
• corrupted
• putrefied
• debilitated
• de-escalated
• spoiled
• failed
• lowered
• languished
• lagged
• drooped
• moldered
• wasted (away)
• broke down
• flagged
• ran down
• wilted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• improved
• ameliorated
• intensified
• upgraded
• enhanced
• strengthened
• developed
• heightened
• meliorated
• enriched
• bettered
• progressed
• proceeded
• fortified
• advanced
• marched

2

as in aggravated

to make more severe

the harsh winter only worsened the fuel shortage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aggravated
• intensified
• deepened
• complicated
• exacerbated
• amplified
• magnified

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• helped
• relieved
• alleviated
• mitigated
• eased
• improved
• allayed
• assuaged
• ameliorated
• bettered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of worsened

His thumb worsened on Sunday against the Padres, but the swelling has since started to subside. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Delevingne says her psoriasis was worsened by her stressful modeling lifestyle. — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

The wildfire, which broke out in Western Attica near the Greek capital Athens, has been worsened by Greece’s gusty, dry winds known as Meltemi, which affects the country during July and August. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

However, many say graft has only worsened under the aegis of generals and admirals. — Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Experts say the leak has worsened in recent days, fueling fears that rough weather could trigger a much larger spill. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

As Justin's condition worsened, family flew in from Colorado to be with him in his final moments. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 July 2026

Meanwhile, Ukraine's attacks on Russia's oil-refining infrastructure have worsened the world's shortage of those fuels. — Camila Domonoske, NPR, 31 July 2026

Lindsay Clancy’s mental health worsened in December 2022 after a doctor increased her dosage of Seroquel, her former husband testified. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 29 July 2026