worsen
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become worse.
have worsened
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present perfectof worsen.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Insurers and consumer advocates disagree on why the odds of getting paid on auto liability and medical claims have worsened.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Obesity rates in England have worsened since the pandemic, with nearly one in three people now affected, according to separate NHS data, external for England.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Those whose credit scores have worsened in the post-inflation economy are showing signs of being left behind.
From MarketWatch ● May 4, 2026
More than 90% of Cuba’s electricity is normally dependent on oil-based fuel, and hospitals have been hit especially hard as blackouts have worsened.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
Almost unarguably, prisoners’ attitudes about their punish-ment have worsened.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
