English / word
worsen
verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
To make or become worse or more serious; to deteriorate.
In context
01
Air quality in the metropolis continues to worsen during winter.
02
The weather conditions continued to worsen.
Synonyms
decline,exacerbate,deteriorate
Antonyms
improve,enhance,better
Collocations
worsen conditions,worsen the situation,symptoms worsen
Verb forms
Past: worsened · Past participle: worsened · -ing: worsening