worsened; worsening
ˈwərs-niŋ,
ˈwər-sᵊn-iŋ
: to make worse
: to become worse
the weather began to worsen
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Examples of worsen in a Sentence
Spending more money is only going to worsen the problem.
the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect
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Yet heroin insinuated the lives of Stein and Harry at the peak of their success in the early 1980s, and the group’s fortunes faded as the addiction worsened.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
In fact, a 2016 study found that blue light worsened migraine pain.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 Dec. 2024
The European Energy Crisis The European energy crisis, worsened by geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs, has pushed the continent to rethink its approach to energy consumption.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
These toxins may harm pets’ respiratory health, leading to allergies or worsening pre-existing conditions.
—Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
In fact, a 2016 study found that blue light worsened migraine pain.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 Dec. 2024
The European Energy Crisis The European energy crisis, worsened by geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs, has pushed the continent to rethink its approach to energy consumption.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
These toxins may harm pets’ respiratory health, leading to allergies or worsening pre-existing conditions.
—Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Worsen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worsen. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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