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worsen
[ wur-suhn ]
verb (used with or without object)
- to make or become worse.
Synonyms: sink, slip, deteriorate, decline
worsen
/ ˈwɜːsən /
verb
- to grow or cause to grow worse
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Despite having N95 masks, they could endure work for only about two hours before they were sent home because of worsening air quality.
The incident took place last week as violence continued to worsen in the country.
And citizens need to hold politicians accountable and courts have to pass decisive orders months before the pollution worsens.
He was later diagnosed with brain trauma and, as his condition worsened over time, dementia requiring 24-hour care, according to a lawsuit filed against the city.
But there are concerns that this is changing as a result of tree losses and the effects of drought worsened by climate change.
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