worsening

Meanings

Noun

• process of changing to an inferior state
• changing something with the result that it becomes worse

Verb

• grow worse
• make worse

Adjective

• changing for the worse
  • "worried by the worsening storm"

Synonyms

aggravate, declension, decline, decline in quality, deterioration, exacerbate, exasperate, worsen

Antonyms

better, bettering