Worsening

Synonyms of worsening

• deterioration
• declining
• deteriorating

Antonyms of worsening

• enhancing
• improving
• bettering

Collocations of worsening

health condition

Frequency: 70 %

His health condition is worsening day by day.

economic situation

Frequency: 60 %

The economic situation in the country is worsening due to inflation.

environmental degradation

Frequency: 55 %

The environmental degradation in the area is worsening due to pollution.

political climate

Frequency: 50 %

The political climate in the region is worsening with increasing tensions.

social unrest

Frequency: 45 %

The social unrest in the city is worsening as protests continue.

Idiomatic Expressions for worsening

• Phrase: To make matters worse
  Meaning: To add to the existing problems or difficulties
  Usage: This phrase is used to introduce an additional negative factor in a situation that is already bad.