worsening

• Beschreibt eine Situation oder einen Zustand, der schlechter oder ernster wird. Bezieht sich auf eine fortschreitende Verschlechterung oder Zunahme der Schwere.

Describes a situation or condition that is becoming worse or more severe.

1. DeterioratingB2formal

   Becoming worse in quality, condition, or severity.

   sich verschlechternd

   • The patient's condition is worsening despite treatment.
   • The worsening economic situation is causing concern.
   • Worsening weather conditions forced the cancellation of the flight.

   Synonymeweakening

   Antonymebetterhealingimprovingrecovering

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang oder das Ergebnis bezeichnet, wenn etwas schlechter wird, sich in Qualität oder Zustand verschlechtert. Es kann auch eine Verschlimmerung oder Zuspitzung einer Krankheit, eines Konflikts oder einer Lage meinen.

A noun referring to the process or act of becoming or making something worse, inferior, or less favorable in quality or condition.

unzählbar

1. Process of deteriorationB2formal

   The process of changing to an inferior state; a decline in quality or condition.

   Verschlechterung

   • The worsening of the patient's condition worried the doctors.
   • There has been a gradual worsening of air quality in the city.
   • The worsening of the economy led to widespread unemployment.

   Synonymeaggravationdecaydeclinedegenerationdegradationdeteriorationexacerbationimpairmentregressionweakening

   Antonymeameliorationbettermentimprovement

2. Act of making worseC1formal

   The act of changing something with the result that it becomes worse.

   Verschlechterung

   • The worsening of relations between the two countries is a concern.
   • His constant criticism contributed to the worsening of the situation.
   • The worsening of the problem was due to a lack of proper maintenance.

   Synonymeaggravationdegradationdeteriorationexacerbationimpairment

   Antonymeamendmentbettermentimprovementremediation

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass etwas in Qualität, Zustand oder Intensität schlechter wird, oder dass jemand etwas verschlechtert.

A verb used to indicate the act of becoming or making something worse in quality, condition, or intensity.

1. Become worseB2formal

   To become more severe, unpleasant, or serious in quality or condition.

   Sich verschlechtern

   • The patient's condition worsened overnight.
   • The economic situation continues to worsen.
   • As the storm approached, the weather worsened significantly.

   Synonymedecaydeclinedegeneratedegradedeteriorateregressrelapsesinkslip

   Antonymeamelioratehealimprovemendrecover

2. Make worseB2formal

   To cause something to become more severe, unpleasant, or serious.

   Verschlimmern

   • The new policy only worsened the housing crisis.
   • His harsh words worsened the argument.
   • Adding salt to the wound worsened the pain.

   Synonymeaggravateamplifycompoundexacerbateheighteninflameintensify

   Antonymealleviateamelioratebetterimprovemitigate