Synonyms for worsening
wors·en·ing

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1. deterioration, decline in quality, declension, worseningnoun

   process of changing to an inferior state

   Synonyms:
   fall, downslope, declivity, declination, decline in quality, declension, impairment, descent, decline, deterioration

   Antonyms:
   meliorative, amendatory, amelioratory, bettering, remedial, corrective, ameliorative, ameliorating(a)

2. worseningadjective

   changing something with the result that it becomes worse

   Synonyms:
   deterioration, decline in quality, declension

   Antonyms:
   corrective, meliorative, amelioratory, remedial, amendatory, ameliorative, ameliorating(a), bettering

3. worseningadjective

   changing for the worse

   "worried by the worsening storm"

   Antonyms:
   bettering, meliorative, ameliorating(a), amelioratory, corrective, ameliorative, remedial, amendatory

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1. List of paraphrases for "worsening":

   deteriorating, deterioration, aggravation, exacerbation, degradation, deepening, exacerbating, aggravating, widening, escalation

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1. Simon MacAdam:

   While the latest data show that the recovery in the US is being supercharged by a combination of fiscal stimulus and relaxation of restrictions, for much of the rest of the world, vaccine setbacks and worsening virus outbreaks will delay economic recoveries, the surge in virus cases in India has grabbed attention in recent weeks, but infections are on the rise in most parts of the world, especially in emerging economies.

2. Ben Kwong:

   Investors are worrying about the worsening situation of the protests, as it's already hurting retail sales and property market.

3. Brock Silvers:

   Given Ma's experience and massive stake in the company, as well as Jack Ma status as the perhaps the only major Chinese executive capable of effectively representing China Inc. on a global stage, there is little chance that [ Jack Ma ] will fade away, especially given today's worsening trade environment, Jack Ma will continue to play a significant role.

4. Joe Biden:

   It's Russia's war that is worsening food insecurity, and only Russia can end it.

5. Jian Yi:

   My fear is a worsening of the situation, which could spread to other markets such as real estate.