worsening

Meanings

• Adjective

  Becoming worse or deteriorating in quality, quantity, or degree.

  - "The patient's condition was worsening."
  - "The economic situation was worsening every day."
  - "The traffic congestion was worsening, making the journey longer."

• Verb

  To make a situation worse.

  - "He worsened the situation by lying."
  - "The storm worsened the flooding in the area."
  - "His carelessness worsened the problem."

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Antonyms

ameliorate , improve

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Synonyms

decline , deteriorate , better , defeat , overpower , aggravate , exacerbate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with worsening
deteriorating , degrading , declining , deterring

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Variants

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worsen , worsened , worsening , worsens

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Etymology

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The word 'worsening' comes from the Old English word 'worsenian', which means 'to become worse'. It is related to the Old English word 'wors', meaning 'harmful' or 'bad'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'worsening' is often used in medical contexts to describe the progression of a disease or condition.

2. The term 'worsening' is also used in meteorology to describe the intensification of a weather system, such as a hurricane or a storm.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deterioration: The process of becoming worse or decaying over time.

2. Decline: A gradual decrease or fall off in quality, quantity, or importance.

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Culture

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In literature, 'worsening' has been used to describe the deterioration of a character's situation or the worsening of a conflict. In art, it has been depicted in paintings and sculptures that depict decay or decaying structures. In music, it has been used as a theme in songs about heartbreak or loss.

How to Memorize "worsening"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a graph or chart that shows a line going downward to represent the concept of 'worsening'. Imagine a situation or object that is getting worse, such as a leaking roof or a sick patient.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'worsening' with the idea of something getting worse or deteriorating. Think of the word 'deteriorate' and how it relates to 'worsening'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Worsening is when things get worse and worse' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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