worsening

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun process of changing to an inferior state
  2. noun changing something with the result that it becomes worse
  3. verb grow worse

In classic literature

Synonyms

deterioration, decline in quality, declension

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