worsening
nounfeminine/piˈɔ.ɾɐ/medium
pi·o·ra
Definition
The act or result of becoming or making something worse; deterioration, decline.
The worsening of the economic situation led to new measures.
There was a noticeable worsening of his symptoms.
Common collocations
clinical worseningworsening of conditionsignificant worseninggradual worsening
Etymology
Derivação de 'pior', do latim 'peior'.