American English pronunciation
How to pronounce worsening
IPA transcription: ['wɚsənɪŋ]
Pronunciation variants: ['wɚsənɪŋ]['wɚsnɪŋ]
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Noun
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process of changing to an inferior state
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changing something with the result that it becomes worse
Verb
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grow worse
“Conditions in the slum worsened”
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make worse
“This drug aggravates the pain”
Adjective
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changing for the worse
“worried by the worsening storm”
Usage examples
- But in other cases, people report gradual worsening of symptoms with ongoing drug use.
- Unfortunately, the tendency of worsening living conditions in the occupied territories cannot be reversed.
- By this time, American relations with Spain were worsening.
- Her illness was obvious and worsening.
- The incident burnished Henry's reputation while worsening Dunmore's popularity.