worsened; worsening
ˈwərs-niŋ,
ˈwər-sᵊn-iŋ
: to make worse
: to become worse
the weather began to worsen
Examples of worsen in a Sentence
Spending more money is only going to worsen the problem.
the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
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Authorities have warned that current conditions — including a harsh drought season, deteriorated forest infrastructure and large amounts of combustible vegetation — could significantly worsen the fire season between January and May, particularly in the western province of Pinar del Río.
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Maykel González, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
As time went on, the situation worsened.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Dec. 2025
As Indigenous people’s conditions have worsened in Canada, Natives’ advocates have become more radical in their critique of Canadian society.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2025
Mold can also cause stomach discomfort or worsen asthma.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
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Maykel González, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
As time went on, the situation worsened.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Dec. 2025
As Indigenous people’s conditions have worsened in Canada, Natives’ advocates have become more radical in their critique of Canadian society.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2025
Mold can also cause stomach discomfort or worsen asthma.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worsen. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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