worsen

Definitions

To make or become worse.

To deteriorate in quality, condition, or severity.

Examples

The heavy rain is expected to worsen the flooding in the low-lying areas.

If you do not rest your injured ankle, the swelling will only worsen.

Synonyms

deteriorate aggravate exacerbate degenerate decline compound intensify

Antonyms

improve ameliorate better enhance alleviate mitigate recover