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worsened

VERB

diminish, decay

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aggravate damage decline depress deteriorate exacerbate get worse impair lower

STRONG

corrode degenerate descend disintegrate retrograde retrogress rot sink

WEAK

fall off go downhill

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid comfort help improve increase make happy raise rise soothe

STRONG

build grow

Example Sentences

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He says his life has worsened since the plant began operating.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Meanwhile, the hiring rate worsened to 3.2% in April from 3.5% in March, with about 5.1 million Americans landing new jobs in April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The annual figures published on Friday show performance worsened compared to the previous year when the company was still listed on the London stock market.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

BP’s woes worsened Wednesday as former chairman Albert Manifold hit back at the oil major after it ousted him for what it described as governance and conduct issues.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Frankie didn’t answer, but the trembling in his hands only worsened.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros