What does worsening mean?
Worsening means present participle and gerund of worsen.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
present participle and gerund of worsen.
Use worsening when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Worsening means present participle and gerund of worsen.
Common synonyms include deterioration, decline in quality.
Possible antonyms include bettering.
Use worsening where its definition matches the intended context.
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