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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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Some research suggests career mobility has worsened in recent decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 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

Treasury warned that conditions had already worsened since it finalised its budget forecast on April 24.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Traditional talk therapy often worsened their symptoms, triggering agitation, rage and physical reactions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The weather worsened steadily as the first Quidditch match drew nearer.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling