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Worsen Thesaurus

(transitive) To make worse; to impair.

Synonyms for Worsen

Depending on context, synonyms include atrophy, break down, crack, decline, deteriorate, degenerate.

Antonyms for Worsen

Common opposites include better, improve, ameliorate, meliorate, mitigate, amend.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include exacerbate, aggravate, exasperate, decline, deterioration, deteriorate.

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What is another word for worsen?

Possible synonyms include atrophy, break down, crack, decline, deteriorate.

What is an antonym for worsen?

Possible antonyms include better, improve, ameliorate, meliorate, mitigate.

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