worsening

/ˈwʌrsenɪŋ/

/ˈwʌrsenɪŋ/

Definitions of worsening

1. noun

   the process of changing to an inferior state
   synonyms: declension, decline in quality, deterioration

   types:

   drop-off, falling off, falloff, slack, slump

   a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality

   type of:

   decline, diminution

   change toward something smaller or lower
2. noun

   changing something with the result that it becomes worse
   types:

   downswing, downturn

   a worsening of business or economic activity

   downspin

   a swift and dangerous downturn

   type of:

   change of state

   the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics
3. adjective

   changing for the worse
   “worried by the worsening storm”

   antonyms:

   bettering

   changing for the better

   ameliorating, ameliorative, amelioratory, meliorative

   tending to ameliorate

   amendatory

   effecting amendment

   corrective

   tending or intended to correct or counteract or restore to a normal condition

   remedial

   tending or intended to rectify or improve