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(Entry 1 of 2)
as in decline, deterioration
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worsening
verb
present participle of worsen
Synonyms & Antonyms of worsening (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to become worse or of less value
- the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
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2
to make more severe
- the harsh winter only worsened the fuel shortage
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“Worsening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/worsening. Accessed 15 Oct. 2021.
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