worsened
The word “worsened” has 2 syllables: wors-ened
It's pronounced as /ˈwɝːsənd/
What is synonym and antonym for worsened?
In the thesaurus, “worsened” has 55 synonyms and 23 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for worsened along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for worsened
- abated
- aggravated
- amplified
- atrophied
- broke down
- complicated
- corrupted
- crumbled
- de-escalated
- debilitated
- decayed
- declined
- decomposed
- deepened
- degenerated
- degraded
- descended
- deteriorated
- devolved
- dilapidated
- diminished
- disintegrated
- downsized
- drooped
- dwindled
- ebbed
- exacerbated
- failed
- fell
- flagged
- intensified
- lagged
- languished
- lessened
- lowered
- magnified
- moldered
- putrefied
- ran down
- receded
- reduced
- regressed
- retrograded
- rotted
- sagged
- sank
- slipped
- soured
- spoiled
- undermined
- waned
- weakened
- went to pot
- went to seed
- wilted
Antonyms for worsened
- advanced
- allayed
- alleviated
- ameliorated
- assuaged
- bettered
- developed
- eased
- enhanced
- enriched
- fortified
- heightened
- helped
- improved
- intensified
- marched
- meliorated
- mitigated
- proceeded
- progressed
- relieved
- strengthened
- upgraded
Meanings of worsened
- verb
- To make worse; to impair.
- To become worse; to get worse.
- To get the better of; to worst.
Example Sentences
- The situation worsened after the heavy rain continued all night.
- His condition worsened due to a lack of proper treatment.
- Traffic worsened during the holiday season.
- The conflict worsened when negotiations failed.
- Air quality worsened because of the forest fires.
On this page you'll find 78 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to worsened, such as: abated, advanced, aggravated, allayed, alleviated, ameliorated, amplified.
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