worsening

verb

Meaning

To make worse; to impair.
"The global warming has worsened the weather."
To become worse; to get worse.
"The weather has worsened."
To get the better of; to worst.

Synonyms

decline,

deteriorate,

better,

defeat,

overpower,

aggravate,

exacerbate

noun

Meaning

A worse situation; an aggravation