Formal and Informal Expressions of worsen

In different contexts, you can replace 'worsen' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'deteriorate, decline' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'go downhill, hit the skids' is a commonplace synonym.

worsen: Explore its Definition & Usage

worsen Definition

1to become or make something become worse
2to deteriorate

Using worsen: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "worsen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The situation is worsening every day.
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The weather is expected to worsen over the weekend.
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The company's financial situation has worsened in recent years.

worsen Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for worsen

Antonyms for worsen

Phrases with worsen

make matters worse
to make a bad situation even worse
Example
I lost my job, and to make matters worse, my car broke down on the way home.
go from bad to worse
to change from a bad situation to an even worse one
Example
After losing his job, things went from bad to worse when he was evicted from his apartment.
worsen the situation
to make a bad situation even worse
Example
His angry outburst only worsened the situation.

Origins of worsen

from Old English 'wyrsian', meaning 'to become worse'

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Summary: worsen in Brief

'Worsen' [ˈwɔːsn̩] means to make something become worse or deteriorate. It is often used to describe situations that are getting progressively worse, as in 'The situation is worsening every day.' 'Worsen' can also be used in phrases like 'make matters worse' and 'go from bad to worse,' both of which indicate a situation becoming even more difficult.