Synonyms of worsened

Verb


1. worsen, decline, change state, turn

usage: grow worse; "Conditions in the slum worsened"

2. worsen, aggravate, exacerbate, exasperate, change, alter, modify

usage: make worse; "This drug aggravates the pain"

Adjective


1. worse (vs. better), worsened

usage: changed for the worse in health or fitness; "I feel worse today"; "her cold is worse"

2. worsened, worse (vs. better)

usage: made or become worse; impaired; "troubled by the worsened economic conditions"; "the worsened diplomatic relations"

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