worsen
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become worse.
worsened
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past participleof worsen.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof worsen.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
worsenverb (used with or without object)to make or become worse.
Example Sentences
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Now they have worsened to the state that they are in deeply oversold territory, which might suggest a bounce may be needed before declines can resume.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
The boy's condition was said to have worsened during the pandemic and when he eventually returned to school.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
She told staff that her neuroimmune condition had worsened and recovery would be much longer than anticipated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
On Wednesday, Morissette appeared on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast and told host Alex Cooper that she experienced postpartum depression after giving birth to each of children, and that the condition worsened each time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
The facilities only worsened as more patients arrived, crowding the cabins.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
