worsen | Definition of worsen

Synonyms and Antonyms of worsen

1 to become worse or of less value

the condition of the house worsened with every year of neglect

Synonyms of worsen

atrophy, crumble, decay, decline, degenerate, descend, deteriorate, devolve, ebb, regress, retrograde, rot, sink

Words Related to worsen

abate, de-escalate, diminish, downsize, dwindle, recede, wane

break down, corrupt, decompose, degrade, dilapidate, disintegrate, molder, putrefy

lessen, lower, reduce

debilitate, undermine

droop, fail, fall, flag, lag, languish, run down, sag, slip, waste (away), weaken, wilt

Phrases Synonymous with worsen

go to pot, go to seed (or run to seed)

Near Antonyms of worsen

better, upgrade

enhance, enrich, fortify, heighten, intensify, strengthen

advance, develop, march, proceed, progress

Antonyms of worsen

ameliorate, improve, meliorate

2 to make more severe

the harsh winter only worsened the fuel shortage

Synonyms of worsen

aggravate, complicate, exacerbate

Words Related to worsen

amplify, deepen, intensify, magnify

Near Antonyms of worsen

ameliorate, better, improve

Antonyms of worsen

allay, alleviate, assuage, ease, help, mitigate, relieve