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worsening

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/piˈɔ.ɾɐ/pi·o·ra

Definition

1

The act or result of becoming or making something worse; deterioration, decline.

Usage examples

“The worsening of the economic situation led to new measures.”
“There was a noticeable worsening of his symptoms.”

Common combinations

clinical worseningworsening of conditionsignificant worseninggradual worsening