Worsening Definition & Meaning

worsening
adjective
  1. changing for the worse; "worried by the worsening storm"
noun
  1. process of changing to an inferior state
  2. changing something with the result that it becomes worse

"Worsening" in song lyrics

See how worsening is used in real songs:

  • "I'm sorry to hear your situation has been worsening"
    Mac Dre — Cutthoat Soup
  • "UN: Humanitarian situation in Ukraine worsening"
    Daily Mail — Daily Mail

Words that rhyme with worsening

Usage tips for "worsening"

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