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

For instance, multiple events can occur simultaneously or in succession, leading to compounding or cascading effects, such as drought that worsens wildfire risk. — Deepti Singh, The Conversation, 24 July 2026

This innovation is vital due to a severe workforce shortage in engineering and inspection, which worsens the data gap. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

As climate change worsens, punishing heat waves are becoming the norm across the Northern Hemisphere. — Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Anyone whose diarrhea lasts more than two to three days, worsens or is accompanied by signs of dehydration should contact a primary care physician. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026

The surplus of short-term rentals worsens the shortage of affordable housing. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

The loss of immigrant workers worsens the staffing crisis and increases the workload on existing employees. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026

See a dermatologist if hair shedding lasts more than six to eight weeks, worsens suddenly, becomes patchy, or does not improve. — Sherri Gordon, Health, 13 July 2026

Chlorosis typically starts in the area between the leaf veins and then worsens. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026