Synonyms of worsens

worsens

verb

present tense third-person singular of worsen

1

as in deteriorates

to become worse or of less value

the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deteriorates
• descends
• crumbles
• declines
• diminishes
• devolves
• regresses
• rots
• atrophies
• degenerates
• weakens
• ebbs
• decays
• sinks
• retrogrades
• disintegrates
• goes to seed
• recedes
• wanes
• degrades
• sags
• goes to pot
• falls
• reduces
• dwindles
• decomposes
• abates
• downsizes
• lessens
• undermines
• sours
• corrupts
• putrefies
• slips
• debilitates
• fails
• de-escalates
• lowers
• languishes
• lags
• spoils
• dilapidates
• droops
• wilts
• breaks down
• runs down
• wastes (away)
• molders
• flags

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• improves
• ameliorates
• intensifies
• enhances
• heightens
• strengthens
• develops
• enriches
• progresses
• upgrades
• meliorates
• fortifies
• advances
• proceeds
• betters
• marches

2

as in deepens

to make more severe

the harsh winter only worsened the fuel shortage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deepens
• intensifies
• complicates
• aggravates
• exacerbates
• amplifies
• magnifies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• helps
• relieves
• alleviates
• mitigates
• eases
• improves
• allays
• ameliorates
• assuages
• betters

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of worsens

Therefore, analysts note that if extreme weather worsens water and power scarcity, the impact could ripple through the entire semiconductor supply chain. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Ford said in an interview published Monday that Canada should be prepared to cut off electricity exports to the United States if the trade war worsens, putting a potentially powerful weapon on the table. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

As the educator shortage worsens, lawmakers have authorized billions to flow into an unaccountable voucher program devoid of meaningful safeguards, even as Florida ranks 41st in per-pupil spending. — Andrew Spar, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

That difference may become more obvious if the weather suddenly worsens. — Alex Shahidi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

In homes where indoor air quality was measured, kitchen nitrogen dioxide levels, which worsens asthma, also fell dramatically. — Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Those with lupus need to avoid the sun, while some with psoriasis get relief from it; storms can trigger migraines and joint pain; hot weather worsens postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). — Lorraine Boissoneault, STAT, 12 Aug. 2026

Repeatedly tilling clay worsens soil compaction, so only do this the first year. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

For some, consuming high-fat meals also triggers loose stools, urgent bathroom use, or worsens acid reflux, Manaker continues. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026