Synonyms for worsen
ˈwɜr sənwors·en

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1. worsenverb

   Antonyms:
   improve

2. worsenverb

   Antonyms:
   improve

3. worsenverb

   Antonyms:
   improve

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1. worsen, declineverb

   grow worse

   "Conditions in the slum worsened"

   Synonyms:
   wane, reject, refuse, exasperate, pass up, turn down, aggravate, slump, go down, correct, exacerbate, decline

   Antonyms:
   meliorate, better, ameliorate, improve, amend

2. worsen, aggravate, exacerbate, exasperateverb

   make worse

   "This drug aggravates the pain"

   Synonyms:
   infuriate, incense, decline, exacerbate, exasperate, aggravate

   Antonyms:
   improve, meliorate, amend, ameliorate, better

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Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. disimprove

   to make worse

   results are worse with the treatment.

   Submitted by rinat on August 26, 2019  

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1. List of paraphrases for "worsen":

   deteriorate, aggravate, exacerbate, deterioration, escalate

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1. The United:

   The United States is of course troubled that these proposed actions... will worsen the reporting environment in China, beijing's actions prove time and again that the [ ruling Chinese Communist Party ] is afraid of independent and investigative media reporting that has only broadened and deepened the world's understanding of China for the better.

2. Ansar Ullah:

   Firstly, we hope someone or some organisation sees this painting and helps us get vaccines. Our camps are crowded and we need them the most, there are also fears about the vaccine in our camps. Some are scared they might die or that their health might worsen because of the injection. We want to address these rumours, so that when the vaccine does come, everybody takes it.

3. Jonathan Silverberg:

   These disorders are potentially the effects of having a chronic, debilitating, and very visible disorder, and they may actually trigger disease or worsen prognosis.

4. Kainat Solangi:

   We fear that situation will worsen with the greater humanitarian and public health impact particularly in Sindh province as water moves towards the south of the country.

5. Kiwi Chow:

   It will worsen self-censorship and fuel fear among filmmakers.