Worsen (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Make worse; "This drug aggravates the pain".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• The economy will worsen if the government doesn't take immediate action to address the crisis.
• Prolonged exposure to loud noises can worsen hearing loss over time.
• The pollution in the city will worsen respiratory problems for many residents.
• A poor diet can worsen symptoms of certain medical conditions.
• The doctor warned that delaying treatment could worsen the patient's condition.

Synonyms

• Aggravate
• Exacerbate
• Exasperate

Antonyms

• Better

Hypernyms

• Alter
• Modify

Hyponyms

• Cheapen

Related Words

• Worsening (noun)

Meaning ²

Grow worse; "Conditions in the slum worsened".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• The patient's fever will worsen if we don't administer the antibiotics immediately.
• The conflict is likely to worsen unless there's a ceasefire agreement signed soon.
• The air quality in the city will worsen during the peak summer months due to heatwaves.
• If the drought continues, the water shortages will worsen and affect more households.
• The situation at the plant will worsen rapidly if the leak is not fixed within the next 24 hours.

Synonyms

• Decline

Antonyms

• Better

Hypernyms

• Turn

Hyponyms

• Drop
• Drop Off
• Impoverish
• Degenerate
• Deteriorate
• Lose
• Drop Away
• Retrogress
• Come Down
• Fall Away
• Retrograde

Related Words

• Worsening (noun)