Definition of Worsening

1. Adjective. Changing for the worse. "Worried by the worsening storm"

Antonyms: Bettering

2. Noun. Process of changing to an inferior state.
Exact synonyms: Declension, Decline In Quality, Deterioration
Generic synonyms: Decline, Diminution
Specialized synonyms: Drop-off, Falling Off, Falloff, Slack, Slump
Derivative terms: Decline, Deteriorate, Deteriorate, Worsen

3. Noun. Changing something with the result that it becomes worse.
Generic synonyms: Change Of State
Specialized synonyms: Downswing, Downturn
Derivative terms: Worsen

Definition of Worsening

1. Verb. (present participle of worsen) ¹

2. Noun. A worse situation; an aggravation ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Worsening

1. worsen [v] - See also: worsen

Lexicographical Neighbors of Worsening

worryment
worryments
worrywart
worrywarts
wors
worse
worse-off
worse for wear
worse light
worse off
worse things happen at sea
worsed
worsen
worsened
worseness
worsening (current term)
worsenings
worsens
worser
worses
worsest
worset
worsets
worship
worship of heavenly bodies
worship of man
worship of saints
worship the ground someone walks on
worship the porcelain god
worshipability

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