verb
- to become worse or make something worse
Examples
- The patient’s condition began to worsen overnight.
- Heavy rain will worsen the flooding in low-lying areas.
- His knee injury worsened after he continued playing.
- The economic crisis has worsened unemployment rates.
- Don’t worsen the situation by arguing with them.
- Traffic conditions worsen during rush hour.
- The medicine seemed to worsen her headaches.