making worse

VERB

worsen a situation

Synonyms

WEAK

add insult to injury aggravate exacerbate fan the flames intensify irritate rub salt into the wound twist the knife in the wound worsen

Example Sentences

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The Southwest has long struggled to find enough water for its growing population in a region prone to drought that climate change is making worse.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2023

Sydney has underlying health conditions, which she says the temperatures in her home are making worse.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2022

Some researchers think dementia may be the reason older Americans start making worse financial decisions as they age.

From Slate • Sep. 4, 2018

He has played the hole well, never making worse than double-bogey in 60 attempts, for a stroke average of 4.65.

From Reuters • Apr. 4, 2018

She fumbled with the hooks, her hands trembling, making worse trouble with it than I did myself, and all the time catching at her breath.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier