worsened
Took a downturn
Worsened is the past tense of worsen, meaning to make or become worse.
A condition worsens when it deteriorates: Her symptoms worsened overnight.
Situations, relationships, or problems can all worsen: Tensions worsened after the announcement.
The word implies decline from an already negative state.
Increased in severity
- amplifiedIncreased in strength
- heightenedIncreased in degree
- increasedGrew larger in amount
- deepenedBecame more profound
exacerbated · aggravated · compounded · magnified · inflamed · redoubled · concentrated · sharpened
escalated
Increased in severity
- amplifiedIncreased in strength
- heightenedIncreased in degree
- increasedGrew larger in amount
deepened · exacerbated · aggravated · compounded · magnified · inflamed · redoubled · concentrated · sharpened · accelerated
deteriorated
Became worse over time
dipped · sank · ebbed · receded · faded · weakened · diminished · collapsed · tumbled · slipped
impaired
Weakened in function
- harmedCaused injury to
- injuredHaving sustained harm
- compromisedMade vulnerable to harm
undermined · corroded · eroded · tarnished · marred · blighted · spoiled · ruined · ravaged · sabotaged
worsenedimproved
Made superior to before
bettered · ameliorated · enhanced · upgraded · progressed