Worsening

Word WORSENING
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Definitions and meanings of "Worsening"

What do we mean by worsening?

To make worse; to impair.

To become worse; to get worse.

To get the better of; to worst.

A person's increasingly unpleasant nature. The process of becoming a grumpier old man. A person who is becoming duller and duller. Urban Dictionary

When something bad goes worse. Urban Dictionary

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The word "worsening" in example sentences

Happening right now, the International Red Cross preparing to beef up relief efforts for what it calls a worsening disaster for millions of Iraqis. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The keepers of the "Doomsday Clock" plan to move its hands forward next Wednesday to reflect what they call worsening nuclear and climate threats to the world. ❋ Mac (2007)

That's why we report to you about what we call worsening sectarian violence. ❋ Unknown (2006)

That was the message on Capitol Hill today where Federal Reserve Governor Edward Gramlich warned of what he called a worsening fiscal outlook. ❋ Unknown (2004)

This month the Texas Department of Agriculture, going beyond its usual purview that includes school lunches and regulating gas pumps, launched a website publicizing what it calls a worsening situation "threatening the lives of our fellow citizens and jeopardizing our nation's food supply." ❋ Unknown (2011)

Vietnamese American member of the US Congress deplored Tuesday what he called worsening repression in his native country and appealed for pressure on ❋ Unknown (2010)

A Guantanamo Bay prisoner has provided new details of torture under what he calls worsening conditions since President Obama's election. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The Current Account Trade balance is once again worsening, while the Administration is functionally pumping false data on increases in Wholesale orders. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The condition, which progresses more rapidly than other types of muscular dystrophy, is characterized by worsening muscle weakness. ❋ Amy Dockser Marcus (2011)

But his message would have more credibility if he admitted to his long-standing role in worsening the problem he now decries. ❋ Unknown (2006)

It was obvious to many that [Harvey's] worsenality caused him to alienate too many people. As with many people over 50, Joe's worsenality made him picky and judgemental. Kim's worsenality meant less invitations to scrabble, bridge and twister. Instead he was reduced to watching re-runs of [Bewitched] and [Green Acres] ❋ GregFresser (2013)

I've just broke my hand, I better [do any] more work other [wise] it could [worse]. ❋ Bill (2005)

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