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

Ask yourself what scenario is going to provide your brother with the best care, especially as his condition worsens and his needs change. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026

The musician, 60, sat down with Tamron Hall for a candid conversation about living with Parkinson’s disease, which affects the nervous system, can affect movement and often worsens over time. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

While the Science study found workers in remote-friendly jobs had higher levels of mental distress, other experts cautioned against the idea that remote work alone worsens mental health. — Cordilia James, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

Communities across Pennsylvania will need innovative solutions to promote flood resilience despite limited financial capacity as their levees continue to age, severe weather worsens and funding remains uncertain. — Kaleigh Yost, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

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

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

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